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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, March 13 - Sunday, March 21 |
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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 Saturday, March 6 |
10 am - 4 pm (last show) 10 am - 5 pm (last show) Closed All Day |
Now Showing | |
| Permanent Exhibit Halls |
Monday & Wednesday - Sunday Tuesday Saturday, March 6 Thursday, April 29 Tuesday, May 4 |
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) 9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm) Closed All Day 9 am - 4 pm (last entry at 3 pm) 9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) | |
| Special Exhibitions |
Spirits & Headhunters: Vanishing Worlds of the Amazon |
Oct. 9, 2009 - Mar. 28, 2010 |
Monday & Wednesday - Sunday Tuesday Saturday, March 6 |
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) 9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm) Closed All Day |
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| Fabergé: Imperial Jeweler to the Tsars |
Nov. 13, 2009 - July 25, 2010 |
Monday & Wednesday - Sunday Tuesday Saturday, March 6 Thursday, April 29 Tuesday, May 4 |
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) 9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm) Closed All Day 9 am - 4 pm (last entry at 3 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 Saturday, March 6 Tuesday, April 13 Tuesday, April 20 Thursday, April 29 Tuesday, May 4 |
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) 9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm) Closed All Day 9 am - 6 pm (last entry at 4:45 pm) 9 am - 6 pm (last entry at 4:45 pm) 9 am - 4 pm (last entry at 3 pm) 9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) |
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| Planetarium |
Monday - Sunday Saturday Saturday, March 6 |
11:30 am - 4:30 pm (last show) 11:30 am - 5 pm (last show) Closed All Day |
Now Showing | |
| Butterfly Center |
Monday - Sunday Saturday, March 6 |
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) Closed All Day | |

Spring Break Operating Hours Saturday, March 13 - Sunday, March 21, 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 Thursday, March 18 |
9 am - 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm) 9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm) 9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4
pm) | |
| Special Exhibitions |
Spirits & Headhunters: Vanishing Worlds of the Amazon |
Oct. 9, 2009 - Mar. 28, 2010 |
Monday & Wednesday - Sunday Tuesday Thursday, March 18 |
9 am - 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm) 9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm) 9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) |
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| Fabergé: Imperial Jeweler to the Tsars |
Nov. 13, 2009 - July 25, 2010 |
Monday & Wednesday - Sunday Tuesday Thursday, March 18 |
9 am - 6 pm (last entry at 5 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 Thursday, March 18 |
9 am - 6 pm (last entry at 5 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) | |

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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