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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, October 19 - Friday, December 18 |
| - Saturday, December 19 - Sunday, January 3 |
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to view Museum admission prices.

Fall Operating Hours Monday, October 19 - Friday, December 18, 2009
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
Thursday, November 19 Thursday, Nov. 26 Friday, Nov. 27 - Sunday, Nov. 29 |
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) 9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm)
9 am - 4 pm (last entry at 3 pm) Closed - Thanksgiving Day 9 am - 6 pm (last
entry at 5 pm) | |
| Special Exhibitions |
Spirits & Headhunters: Vanishing Worlds of the Amazon |
Oct. 9, 2009 - Feb. 28, 2010 |
Monday & Wednesday - Sunday Tuesday
Thursday, November 19 Thursday, Nov. 26 Friday, Nov. 27 - Sunday, Nov. 29 |
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) 9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm)
9 am - 4 pm (last entry at 3 pm) Closed - Thanksgiving Day 9 am - 6 pm
(last entry at 5 pm) |
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| Fabergé: Imperial Jeweler to the Tsars |
Nov. 13, 2009 - Apr. 4, 2010 |
Monday & Wednesday - Sunday Tuesday
Thursday, November 19 Thursday, Nov. 26 Friday, Nov. 27 - Sunday, Nov. 29 |
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) 9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm)
9 am - 4 pm (last entry at 3 pm) Closed - Thanksgiving Day 9 am - 6 pm
(last entry at 5 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
Thursday, November 19 |
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 4 pm (last entry at 3 pm) | |

Winter Holiday Operating Hours Saturday, December 19, 2009 - Sunday, January 3, 2010
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
Friday, December 25 |
9 am - 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm) 9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm)
11 am - 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm) | |
| Special Exhibitions |
Spirits & Headhunters: Vanishing Worlds of the Amazon |
Oct. 9, 2009 - Feb. 28, 2010 |
Monday & Wednesday - Sunday Tuesday
Friday, December 25 |
9 am - 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm) 9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm)
11 am - 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm) |
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| Fabergé: Imperial Jeweler to the Tsars |
Nov. 13, 2009 - Apr. 4, 2010 |
Monday & Wednesday - Sunday Tuesday
Friday, December 25 |
9 am - 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm) 9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm)
11 am - 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm) | |
| 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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