When is Houston Museum of Natural Science open?
Mon 9 AM–4:30 PM; Tue 9 AM–7:30 PM; Wed–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM; Fri–Sun 9 AM–5:30 PM.
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Houston Museum of Natural Science
- 4.830k reviews
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- Open now · till 5:30 pm
The Houston Museum of Natural Science offers an engaging, family-friendly atmosphere with immersive exhibits on paleontology, astronomy, and biodiversity. Expect hands-on displays, giant dinosaur skeletons, a planetarium, and rotating special exhibitions—ideal for curious minds and photographers. Visit to explore natural history, witness spectacular specimens, and enjoy interactive learning for all ages.
Quick answers
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When is the best time to visit Houston Museum of Natural Science?
It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Houston Museum of Natural Science indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does Houston Museum of Natural Science cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Houston Museum of Natural Science?
5555 Hermann Park Dr,Houston, TX 77030.
Right now · 1:30 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, 2 pm.
In its favour
- Cool inside
- Open till 5:30 pm
- Indoors
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- Feels
- 89°
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- Wind
- 4mph
- 2pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5:30 pm- monday
- 9 AM–4:30 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–7:30 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–4:30 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–4:30 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–5:30 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–5:30 PM
- sundayToday
- 9 AM–5:30 PM
Where and how
- 1 Houston Museum of Natural Science
- 2 Houston museum of natural History · 1 min
- 3 The Health Museum · 6 min
- 4 Japanese Garden · 7 min
- 5 The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston · 7 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Price $$
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 30k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Art installations
- Wildlife viewing
The feel
- Lively
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
Around Museum District
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen until 3 pm. Water all day.
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenUntil 3 pm
WaterThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.