Houston Museum of Natural Science
About
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Hermann Park natural history museum with Cockrell Butterfly Center + George Observatory. Strong children's programming including hands-on exhibits + summer camps.
Kids Nature + Science Programs
- Xplorations Summer Camp - week-long themed full-day tracks for ages 5-12
- Cockrell Butterfly Center - live butterfly rainforest exhibit
- Family Programs - hands-on dinosaur + paleo workshops
- Birthday Parties - science-themed celebrations
- School Field Trips - curriculum-aligned visits with planetarium
What Parents Should Know
- Hermann Park location, adjacent to Houston Zoo
- Open daily 9am-5pm
- Butterfly Center + Burke Baker Planetarium add-on tickets
- One of top 10 most-visited US museums