Museum with dinosaur hall & other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater & butterfly house.
At a glance
#13 of 86 Tourist attractions in Houston #3 of 27 Museums in HoustonLocalGuideWorld score: 4.70
Rating breakdown
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5 ★82%
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4 ★13%
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3 ★3%
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2 ★1%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Houston Museum of Natural Science?
- Houston Museum of Natural Science is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 48,809 reviews.
- How does Houston Museum of Natural Science rank in Houston?
- Houston Museum of Natural Science is #13 of 86 Tourist attractions in Houston by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Houston Museum of Natural Science located?
- 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030, United States — 1.7 km from the center of Houston.
- How can I contact Houston Museum of Natural Science?
- Phone: +1 713-639-4629 · Website: hmns.org
This museum is amazing! My group ended up spending about 6 hours here and barely scratched the surface of what is available to see. It’s definitely something that could be made into a multi-day event. Every exhibit has interesting things to look at and learn from. I went into every section expecting it to not be nearly as cool as the last and was pleasantly surprised every time when I was wrong! My favorite area of what I had time to see was the gem and natural mineral section. Pressure and time create some amazing things!
3 stars because PRICES ARE NOT AS ADVERTISED IN PERSON. It went from a $140 trip to $220 real fast. Just for admission. Pricing is very deceiving. In my opinion the “King Tut” exhibit is not worth the money. The hall of Egypt had wayyyy more awesome things and was included in the normal pass. Staff at the food court seemed to hate their jobs and were all rude. We went for our daughters Sweet 16 celebration and she had a good time because of course kids don’t pay attention to all that stuff and that’s all that matters to us. The website says allow 2hrs to explore but that is not nearly enough time if you want to enjoy the place. It definitely is worth going back a second time and spending the whole day there. Maybe we will encounter nicer employees and prices next time.
So much fun for the whole family! Even on a busy holiday weekend, the wait for tickets and the crowd was manageable.
I loved the Houston museum of natural science when I was a kid & it was really cool going back as an adult. I feel like there is so much more that they offer now!
Do be aware that the rotating exhibits & butterfly center & planetarium all cost extra. Come early if you don't want to pay for the parking garage.
I loved the Houston museum of natural science when I was a kid & it was really cool going back as an adult. I feel like there is so much more that they offer now!
Do be aware that the rotating exhibits & butterfly center & planetarium all cost extra. Come early if you don't want to pay for the parking garage.
I grew up in Houston but have not been to a museum since elementary school. We went to the King Tut exhibit and SOME of the regular museum. It was all so fun and informative. I will go back for more , I just got very tired. My only suggestion would be a lower cost for the parking garage , I had to drive to the roof to find a place to park , so I'm not happy to pay $30.00 .
It’s a great place for anyone to come inside afor a respite from the weather—and a great way to spend the day.
The King Tut exhibit was much smaller than expected. Egyptian exhibit (outside King Tut) was more exciting.
The regular exhibits are always a delight.
Planetarium shows are a good variation and time selection.
Three hour parking available nearby.
Parking garage is $30 for non-members and $10 for members.
Staff everywhere is always so courteous.
The King Tut exhibit was much smaller than expected. Egyptian exhibit (outside King Tut) was more exciting.
The regular exhibits are always a delight.
Planetarium shows are a good variation and time selection.
Three hour parking available nearby.
Parking garage is $30 for non-members and $10 for members.
Staff everywhere is always so courteous.
The special exhibition of royal jewelry is amazing. Don’t miss out! It’s my first time to witness the Russian egg sculpture with fantastic craftsmanship.
Also, there is a high jewelry room at the end of the Gem stone exhibition. The dark room really help appreciate the shiny jewelry. I love the Sapphire necklace there.
Also, there is a high jewelry room at the end of the Gem stone exhibition. The dark room really help appreciate the shiny jewelry. I love the Sapphire necklace there.
We showed up as soon as they opened, at 9am. They’ve done a wonderful job with updating the museum. It’s been several years since I’ve been there. We actually decided to get a membership this year because my kiddos are old enough now.
I’d highly recommend getting there early (no lines), bringing your own food and water, and prepay for your tickets.
We’re really excited to go back and check out the other exhibits later in the year and next year.
The shark exhibit wasn’t worth the money and the space exhibit was basically a back room in the lower lobby. Lol. Not that I care, because the moon landing never happened.
The butterfly exhibit was really cool. The additions that they’ve made to this was great to see. My kiddos loved it.
I’d highly recommend getting there early (no lines), bringing your own food and water, and prepay for your tickets.
We’re really excited to go back and check out the other exhibits later in the year and next year.
The shark exhibit wasn’t worth the money and the space exhibit was basically a back room in the lower lobby. Lol. Not that I care, because the moon landing never happened.
The butterfly exhibit was really cool. The additions that they’ve made to this was great to see. My kiddos loved it.
I attended the evening Mixers & Elixirs event at the museum. This was the last event of the summer & I'm disappointed that it's my first time coming out! Great crowd, good drinks, beautiful exhibits, and entertaining karaoke made the night worthwhile. Food trucks added to the fun! I'll definitely put this event on my list for next summer!
Great museum, lots to see. We went for the King Tut exhibit. The actual King Tut sarcophagus is a replica but it's still very interesting. The butterfly room is definitely worth the visit. Two places to get food, for a museum restaurant the food is good. Don't forget to pay for parking before you leave the garage. Pretty easy to find, there's a couple of rotarys on the way which are a bit weird. The staff is all very friendly and helpful. Wear comfortable shoes there's a lot to see so you'll be on your feet a lot.
This museum will always be a hit for me. I love the atmosphere and the amazing customer service. Only advice I give people is to buy your tickets in advance, especially on the weekends because they will sell out for their temporary exhibits. Also the lines on the weekends are huge so be prepared for that. The permanent exhibits are amazing and the food court is okay. We had the pleasure to see a movie in their planetarium called passport to the universe, the experience was lovely and something I definitely recommend if you get a chance to. Overall I always love the experience I get here!
Absolutely stellar museum. Honestly, the best natural science museum I have ever gone to. The Paleontology, Fossilized Wood, and Gem exhibits were our favorites; but the entire museum was incredible. The exhibits were large with a plethora to see and learn about.
I highly recommend getting there as soon the museum opens if you don't want to be stuck in crowds. We showed up at 9 and didn't encounter any crowds until we went to exit.
I highly recommend getting there as soon the museum opens if you don't want to be stuck in crowds. We showed up at 9 and didn't encounter any crowds until we went to exit.
Pretty cool place, honestly would give it a 5 star but you have to spend a lot extra when entering to see some of the exhibits and I just am not a big fan of that. The place is very beautiful and well maintained though. Customer service was kinda garbage, definitely recommend on the city pass! The gem room was by far the coolest part of the museum I think.
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