Houston Museum of Natural Science Hours & Admission (2024)

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Hours & Admission

Only clear water in a sealed container is allowed inside the exhibit spaces.

Plan to dedicate several hours or an entire day at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. It is a vast place with several exhibitions and worth every penny. We dedicated a full hour and a half to Egypt's exhibit and loved it.

Parking in the HMNS garage is a flat rate for the duration of your visit – $10 for members, $30 for general public. Other parking alternatives in the area may be metered hourly or be free with a time limit. Is there handicapped parking?

Backpacks and large bags, including luggage and large leather bags,‌ are not allowed. The Museum also ​does not permit‍ suitcases, ⁣large beach bags, ⁣duffle bags, or ‍bags with wheels.

Large cameras, tripods, selfie sticks, flash photography, and long-form videos are not allowed. Professional photography (including wedding and engagement photography) is not allowed inside Museum galleries. Photography is allowed in most special exhibition galleries, unless otherwise stated on-site.

USD16 - USD25 ⋅ hmns.org

Houston Museum of Natural Science / Tickets

Free Museum Tuesdays and Thursdays

Houston's cultural attractions have a tradition of offering free entry on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

Free parking is available near the Sam Houston Monument (Lot A), the large central parking lots in front of the Houston Zoo (Lots G and F), across the street (Lot H), near Miller Outdoor Theatre (Lots E and D) and beside the McGovern Centennial Gardens (Lot C) located on Hermann Drive.

Joining the HMNS member family means benefits for you, your family and your students! All educators receive 15% off the membership level of their choice! Take advantage of your educator discount by entering TEACH15 at checkout when you visit bit.ly/EdMemDiscount.

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USD24.95 - USD29.95 ⋅ spacecenter.org

Space Center Houston / Tickets

USD7 - USD15 ⋅ nhm.org

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With four floors to explore, the average museum visit takes 2+ hours. Stop by our concierge desk for personalized recommendations on what to see in our halls!

Visitors are permitted, at the discretion of the Museum, to photograph research collections, subject to certain terms which need to be agreed in writing at the time of visit.

To provide increased safety for our beloved guests (you), the Houston Police Department will be using metal detection wands to briefly scan each party-goer on their way in. No outside alcohol will be allowed into the museum. HMNS is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

There are several food and beverage locations available throughout the Zoo. Outside food, drink, and coolers are allowed, except alcohol and glass. Don't forget to bring your reusable water bottle to help save animals in the wild!

Non-alcoholic drinks and waters are totally something you can bring into Disney, it's even encouraged! It is so nice to have a drink on hand whenever you need to quench your thirst. You can bring refillable water bottles and refill them at water stations throughout the parks.

There are two types of refill stations to keep an eye out for – free standing, green fountains and silver, chilled fountains attached to walls.

The zoo has water bottle refilling stations throughout its grounds. There are two types of refilling stations: free standing, green fountains and silver, chilled fountains attached to walls, made possible by a partnership with Texas Plumbing Supply.