Explore one of the most attended museums in the country at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Visit North America's largest dinosaur hall, see the beauty of the Lester and Sue Smith Gem Vault and many more. The museum is regularly voted one of the top attractions in Houston and this is your chance to find out why. The purchase of a Permanent Exhibit Hall Ticket at the Houston Museum of Natural Science will give you access to the permanent exhibits only and excludes special exhibitions and the Brown Hall of Entomology.
Posted By : Nofrilltraveler
The building is well maintained and laid out. Overall, the staff was friendly and helpful. There was a fair amount to see. However, I was expecting to spend 2-3 hours looking around and I ended up spending a little over an hour.
When I went, there was limited free parking. The parking ramp was closed off to the public. I had to circle around a few times for someone to leave so I could park. It could be difficult for those with mobility limitations.
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Posted On : 2024-06-05 17:38:20 
Posted By : GealCarn
The way the exhibits are presented is an absolute stand-out. Top of my list is the underfloor-lit periodic table, straight out of Saturday Night Fever or Michael Jackson's Billie Jean. Stand on the elements and they light up!
The Chemistry section was very imaginative. Of course the dinosaurs are what attract most but a shout out to the top floor explanations of the oil and gas industry, and the egyptian section, even if replicas, are still worth a good look. The downside? The catering is pretty poor and why did they play/show Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon in the Planetarium (great idea) only once a day at 5pm?
As for parking, park free in Hermann Park and walk down the water features or via the Japanese Garden.
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 11:03:18
Posted By : Iliana_Todorova
The museum is big enough to spend 4-5 hours inside without rushing it. If you are limited on time, you may go through it for as less as 2 hours but it will be a lot of walking.
Important!!! Something that is not advertised on the official web site - if you are using the public transportation to get there, your ticket can be used to get a discounted price for the HMNS Permanent Exhibits. Instead of the full price, I paid only $16.00. The young lady who was selling tickets didn't know about that so she had to go and ask a supervisor, then she thanked me that she learned something new.
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Posted On : 2024-05-27 04:54:39
Posted By : Roberta R
Could not find a free parking spot! Tried for 30 minutes with no luck. Many areas were blocked off, must of had some time of an event around there. Would have parked at Science museum but it’s a shocking $30!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 10:06:43
Posted By : michellemD7113IS
Diverse exhibits covering everything from dinosaurs to space, engaging for all ages. The Butterfly Center is a serene escape. Crowded on weekends, some exhibits may need updating. Overall, HMNS is a mustvisit for science buffs and families looking for an educational adventure.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 03:55:48
Posted By : CindyR54
My husband and I took our grandsons here (ages 8 and 10). They absolutely loved this museum. Of particular interest was the pendulum, Ancient Egyptian, the butterflies and especially the dinosaurs. They also loved the butterflies and insects. We also went to the short film on dinosaurs in the Planetarium which was very well done. We arrived first thing in the morning to avoid the crowds. I highly recommend doing that.
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Posted On : 2024-04-10 18:27:08
Posted By : maryfZ2354WT
Wonderful museum. My family had a lovely time and I am very thankful for the experience. Thank you for the customer service and experience
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Posted On : 2024-03-23 01:45:53
Posted By : Z4637WOlaurae
There are so many extras that are not included in the price of the tickets. Plus when you buy tickets through here the extras cost even more.
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Posted On : 2024-03-22 13:54:24
Posted By : Amanda G
Our flight was canceled so we decided to try the museum on a rainy day. What an amazing way to spend 3 + hours anyone interested in science-especially with interest in paleontology. We also bought tickets to the butterfly exhibit-well worth it m. There is a good exhibit on insects before you get into the multilevel live butterfly experience. This museum had something for everyone with the variety of exhibits. Highly recommend for science interested teens!
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Posted On : 2024-03-22 06:39:54
Posted By : juanpY3634ZH
It was fun, very educational and informative. Entire family had a great time, we had fun the some of the games they had for the kids and enjoyed the documentaries they were showing on the screen.
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Posted On : 2024-03-18 13:07:26
