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Houston Museum of Natural Science

Hours of Operation

  • Open Mon. - Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tue. until 8:00 p.m.; Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(713) 639-4629
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1 Hermann Circle Dr
Houston, TX 77030

Description

At the Houston Museum of Natural Science, visitors tour exciting exhibits on everything from gemstones and minerals to dinosaurs and the indigenous peoples of America. Beyond observing fossils and other artifacts, visitors can see dozens of species of live butterflies at the Cockrell Butterfly Center... more »

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Take a Trip to the Houston Museum of Natural Science
Take a Trip to the Houston Museum of Natural Science
By harleyjane
Updated 03/05/2009
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science is located in Hermann Park in Houston, Texas.

Originally established in 1909, the Houston Museum of Natural Science is one of the most popular museums in the United States. In fact, it ranks #2 in attendance amongst non-Smithsonian museums with over 2 million visitors annually.