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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.
to view Museum admission prices.
Normal Operating Hours
Monday, September 3, 2007 - Sunday, June 1, 2008 Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Extended Hours: Free Late Tuesday starting Jan. 8, 2008 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) 11 am - 5 pm (last show) | |
| Permanent Exhibit Halls |
Monday - Saturday Sunday Tuesday |
9 am - 5 pm 11 am - 5 pm 9 am - 8 pm | |
| Special Exhibitions |
| Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia Aug. 31, 2007 - Sept. 1, 2008 |
Monday - Saturday Sunday Tuesday
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9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) 11 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) 9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm) |
| Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius March 7, 2008 - September 1, 2008 |
Monday - Saturday Sunday Tuesday |
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) 11 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) 9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm) | |
| Planetarium |
Monday - Friday Saturday - Sunday |
Noon - 5 pm (last show) 11:00 am - 5 pm (last show) | |
| Butterfly Center |
Monday - Saturday Sunday |
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) 11 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.
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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Exhibits (all day) |
Butterfly Center (all day) |
Planetarium (per show) |
IMAX® (per show) |
| Members |
Free |
$4 |
$4 |
$6 |
| Adults |
$10 |
$8 |
$6 |
$10 |
| Child (3-11) |
$7 |
$6 |
$5 |
$8 |
| Senior (62+) |
$7 |
$6 |
$5 |
$8 |
| College Student* |
$7 |
$6 |
$5 |
$8 |
Groups (20+)
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$4.50 |
$4.50 |
$4.50 |
$6.50 |
School Groups
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$2.50 |
$2.50 |
$2.50 |
$5 | *Valid ID Required
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