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- Regular Hours:
Mon - Sun - Phones:
Main - 713-639-4629
Extra - 713-639-4600
Fax - 713-523-4125
- Address:
- 5555 Hermann Park Dr Houston, TX 77030
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- Categories
- Museums, Science Museums
- Payment Options
- Location
- GPS Address: 5800 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77030
- Neighborhoods
- The Museum District, South Central Houston
- Amenities
- 3D Theater, Planetarium, Butterfly Center, Gifts Shops and Dining Places, Facilities rental for Special Events
- AKA
Houston Museum-Natural Science
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
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Parking: Lot, Free
General Info
The Houston Museum of Natural Science founded in 1909, with a mission to preserve and advance the general knowledge of natural science, to enhance in individuals the knowledge of and delight in natural science. The museum houses the Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham GIANT Screen Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center and a fascinating variety of permanent exhibit areas that examine astronomy, space science, Native American culture, paleontology, energy, chemistry, gems and minerals, seashells, Texas wildlife and much more. In addition, the museum frequently presents traveling exhibitions on a variety of topics.