Hours & Admission
Regular Hours
Monday – Thursday
9am – 5pm
Last Entry 4:30pm
Free Tuesdays
5pm – 8pm
Last Entry 7:30pm
Friday – Sunday
9am – 6pm
Last Entry 5:30pm
Summer Hours
Summer hours are from May 30 – August 11
Monday – Sunday
9am – 6pm
Last Entry 5:30pm
Free Tuesdays
5pm – 8pm
Last Entry 7:30pm
The average museum visit takes 2+ hours.
Regular Hours
Special Attractions
Butterfly Center
Wednesday – Monday
10am – 6pm
Last Entry 5:30pm
Tuesday
10am – 8pm
Last Entry 7:30pm
Planetarium
Monday – Sunday
10am – 6pm
Last Entry 5:00pm
Giant Screen Theatre
Monday – Sunday
10am – 6pm
Last Entry 5:00pm
Admission
Our advance sales phone line (713) 639-4629 is open from 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Sunday.
Prices Subject to Change
General Admission
Includes All Permanent Exhibits
Butterfly Center
Planetarium
Giant Screen Theatre
Members
Adults & Children
Free
$6
$4
$6
Adults
Age 12+
$25
$12
$9
$12
Children
Age 3-11
$16
$10
$8
$10
Infants
Age Under 2
Free
Free
Free
Free
Seniors
Age 62+
$16
$10
$8
$10
Military
Must Have ID
$16
$10
$8
$10
Groups
Groups 10+ booked in advance
$16
$10
$8
$10
Free
Tuesdays
Did You Know…
General Admission is free on a first-come, first-serve basis from 5–8pm on Tuesdays.
Directions & Parking
Directions, nearby parking information, and METRORail routes.