Experience the wonders of the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Cockrell Butterfly Center. Explore dinosaur exhibits, gem vaults, and a 3-floor butterfly habitat. Fun for the whole family!
- The Houston Museum of Natural Science - Upon your arrival at the museum, you’re presented with a variety of permanent displays to explore, including the largest dinosaur exhibit in North America and one of the most comprehensive collections of gems and geodes in the nation. Ideal for families, visitors, and residents alike, the museum also provides a selection of snacks and meals at its cafe. Your admission includes entry to a towering three-level glass conservatory teeming with butterflies, encircling a 50-foot waterfall. This man-made tropical environment is home to an array of rare plants and a multitude of butterflies in flight. Stroll leisurely and enjoy the spectrum of hues from the fluttering butterflies and the vibrant flora. Take in the splendor of this ersatz rain forest before proceeding to the Brown Hall of Entomology, where you can marvel at extraordinary live insects, impressive mounted displays, oversized models, and engaging interactive activities.
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- Admission to Houston Museum of Natural Science permanent exhibits
- Admission to Cockrell Butterfly Center
- Food and drinks
- Guide
This ticket provides entry to the Houston Museum of Natural Science permanent exhibits as well as the Cockrell Butterfly Center exhibit.
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 Cockrell Butterfly Center and Brown Hall of Entomology at the Houston Museum of Natural Science provides entertainment and education for the whole family. Walk through a living 3-floor butterfly habitat, marvel at spectacular live and preserved specimens of some of the world’s largest and weirdest arthropods, and enjoy interactive games and quizzes.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Your tickets will be held at the box office in exchange for Viator voucher
- Please be aware that this is a live animal exhibit, which can be overwhelming to service animals. If your service animal or the animals inside become agitated through vocalization, urination/excretion, or aggressive behavior, we may ask that your service animal step out of this area of the Museum.
- Strollers are not allowed in the Butterfly Center, but there is stroller parking available nearby.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.