Museum of Natural Science Tickets + Audio Guide
Museum of Natural Science in Houston
Located in the Houston Museum District, in front of Hermann Park, you'll find the Museum of Natural Science. Inaugurated at the beginning of the 20th century, this site receives over two million visitors per year.
Your ticket includes an audio guide in English to explore the various exhibitions, where you'll learn about dinosaurs, minerals, chemistry, and even the history of the different civilizations in the world. Visiting the Museum of Natural Science is the perfect plan for all ages, as the exhibitions are designed for all audiences.
Houston's Museum of Natural Science has 12 permanent exhibitions, among which the following stand out:
- Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. Hall: you'll learn about this philanthropist's passion for recreational fishing, his investigation, and his preservation of different marine species.
- Matter & Motion: Quantum Chemistry to Astrophysics: the perfect place to learn about the newest discoveries scientists find every day.
- The World Around Us: the most curious explorers will love this exhibition. You'll discover the most fascinating facts of the world, such as the differences between animal species, how the water cycle works, and which are the largest animals in the world.
- Cockrell Butterfly Center: you'll explore a lively habitat filled with butterflies and enjoy these beautiful insects.
- Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals: here, you'll find everything from a large amethyst of 380 kg (837 lbs) to one of the most sought-after items in the mineral world. These are the Museum of Natural Science's Rembrandt and Picasso!e
- Morian Hall of Paleontology: travel to prehistoric times in this room, where you'll see ancient creatures come to life in exciting scenes of survival.
You'll also discover the science, technology, and future of large-scale energy in the Wiess Energy Hall, see Fabergé eggs, or explore the Texas wildlife. This museum has it all!
To conclude your visit, you can access the different temporary exhibitions of the Museum of Natural Science, like Audubon's Birds of America, an overview of the art and legacy of one of the rarest, most coveted and important books in the world, The Birds of America by John James Audubon; or Death by Natural Causes, an installation that tours the dangers of nature, where animals, vegetables, and minerals take center stage.
Opening Times
The Museum of Natural Science is open daily at the following times:
- May 27 to August 10: 9 am to 6 pm
- August 11 to May 26: Mondays to Thursdays from 9 am to 5 pm; Fridays and Saturdays from 9 am to 6 pm
Final admission is 30 minutes before the museum closes.
Free Ticket
Please note that admission to the museum is free every Tuesday from 5 pm to 8 pm.
More Information
Language
The activity takes place with an audioguide in English.
Included
Admission to the Museum of Natural Science
Audio guide in English
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
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This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
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