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Hours & Admission Fees
Please note that the times listed below are our normal hours of operation. There may be extended hours of operation during holiday periods and there may be early closings at any time. Call 713-639-4629 to get information on any changes to our normal hours of operation that may be in effect that day.
| - Monday, January 4 - Friday, May 28 |
| - Saturday, May 29 - Sunday, August 22 |
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to view Museum admission prices.
Normal Operating Hours
Monday, January 4 - Friday, March 12
Monday, March 22 - Friday, May 28
Extended Hours: Free Late Tuesday
The permanent exhibit halls are open free for patrons every Tuesday from 2 pm to 8 pm. Special Exhibitions require
paid admission (last entry at 7 pm)
| IMAX |
Monday - Friday
Saturday - Sunday |
10 am - 4 pm (last show)
10 am - 5 pm (last show) |
Now Showing | |
| Permanent Exhibit Halls |
Monday & Wednesday - Sunday
Tuesday
Tuesday, May 4 |
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) | |
| Special Exhibitions |
| Fabergé: Imperial Jeweler to the Tsars |
Nov. 13, 2009 - July 25, 2010 |
Monday & Wednesday - Sunday
Tuesday
Tuesday, May 4 |
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) |
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| Magic! |
Feb. 26, 2010 - Sept. 6, 2010 |
Monday & Wednesday - Sunday
Tuesday
Tuesday, May 4 |
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) |
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| Archaeopteryx: Icon of Evolution |
April 26, 2010 - Sept. 6, 2010 |
Monday & Wednesday - Sunday
Tuesday
Tuesday, May 4 |
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) |
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| Planetarium |
Monday - Sunday
Saturday |
11:30 am - 4:30 pm (last show)
11:30 am - 5 pm (last show) |
Now Showing | |
| Butterfly Center |
| Monday - Sunday |
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) | |
Summer Operating Hours
Saturday, May 28 - Sunday, August 22
Extended Hours: Free Late Tuesday
The permanent exhibit halls are open free for patrons every Tuesday from 2 pm to 8 pm. Special Exhibitions require paid admission (last entry at 7 pm)
| IMAX |
Monday - Friday
Saturday - Sunday |
10 am - 4 pm (last show)
10 am - 5 pm (last show) |
Now Showing | |
| Permanent Exhibit Halls |
Monday & Wednesday - Sunday
Tuesday |
9 am - 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm)
9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm) | |
| Special Exhibitions |
| Fabergé: Imperial Jeweler to the Tsars |
Nov. 13, 2009 - July 25, 2010 |
Monday & Wednesday - Sunday
Tuesday |
9 am - 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm)
9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm) |
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| Magic! |
Feb. 26, 2010 - Sept. 6, 2010 |
Monday & Wednesday - Sunday
Tuesday |
9 am - 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm)
9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm) |
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| Archaeopteryx: Icon of Evolution |
April 26, 2010 - Sept. 6, 2010 |
Monday & Wednesday - Sunday
Tuesday |
9 am - 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm)
9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm) |
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| Planetarium |
Monday - Sunday
Saturday |
11:30 am - 4:30 pm (last show)
11:30 am - 5 pm (last show) |
Now Showing | |
| Butterfly Center |
| Monday - Sunday |
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) | |
Ticket Prices
Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 713-639-IMAX (4629).
The Museum accepts the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
All tickets are for single entry, except the Main Exhibit Halls. You are allowed exit and re-entry privileges only in the Main Exhibit Halls. Admission to the Main Exhibit Halls is free on Tuesdays after 2 p.m.
Admission to special exhibitions varies. Please visit the Special Exhibits page for more information.
Please note: The duration of any particular show varies. IMAX® films are generally 40 minutes long and Planetarium shows are approximately 20 minutes long.
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Permanent
Exhibits
(all day) |
Butterfly
Center
(all day) |
Planetarium
(per show) |
IMAX®
(per show) |
Special Event
IMAX®**
(per show) |
| Members |
Free |
$4 |
$4 |
$6 |
$9 |
| Adults |
$15 |
$8 |
$8 |
$11 |
$15 |
| Child (3-11) |
$10 |
$7 |
$7 |
$9 |
$10 |
| Senior (62+) |
$10 |
$7 |
$7 |
$9 |
$13 |
| College Student* |
$10 |
$7 |
$7 |
$9 |
$13 |
Groups (20+)
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$7 |
$6 |
$6 |
$8 |
$12 |
School Groups
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$2.50 |
$2.50 |
$2.50 |
$5 |
$10 |
*Valid ID Required
**Includes admission to the Permanent Exhibition Halls
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