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Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center

4.4(111)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 111 reviews4 hFree cancellationBy Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center

About this activity

This ticket provides entry to the Houston Museum of Natural Science permanent exhibits as well as the Cockrell Butterfly Center exhibit.

Explore one of the most attended museums in the country at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Visit North America's largest dinosaur hall, see the beauty of the Lester and Sue Smith Gem Vault and many more. The museum is regularly voted one of the top attractions in Houston and this is your chance to find out why.

The Cockrell Butterfly Center and Brown Hall of Entomology at the Houston Museum of Natural Science provides entertainment and education for the whole family. Walk through a living 3-floor butterfly habitat, marvel at spectacular live and preserved specimens of some of the world’s largest and weirdest arthropods, and enjoy interactive games and quizzes.

What's included

  • ✓Houston Museum of Natural Science permanent exhibits admission
  • ✓Cockrell Butterfly Center admission

Not included

  • ✕Food and drinks
  • ✕Guide

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Your tickets will be held at the box office in exchange for Viator voucher
  • Please be aware that this is a live animal exhibit, which can be overwhelming to service animals. If your service animal or the animals inside become agitated through vocalization, urination/excretion, or aggressive behavior, we may ask that your service animal step out of this area of the Museum.
  • Strollers are not allowed in the Butterfly Center, but there is stroller parking available nearby.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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