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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.
| - Saturday, May 23 - Sunday, October 18 |
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to view Museum admission prices.
Normal Operating Hours
Saturday, May 23 - Sunday, October 18, 2009
Extended Hours: Free Late Tuesday
The permanent exhibit halls are open free for patrons every Tuesday from 2 pm to 9 pm. Special Exhibitions require paid admission (last entry at 7 pm)
| IMAX |
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| Permanent Exhibit Halls |
Monday - Sunday
Friday, July 10
Saturday, July 11
Sunday, July 12
Sunday, July 12
Friday, July 17
Saturday, July 18
Thursday, July 23
Friday, July 24
Friday, July 31
Friday, August 7
Saturday, August 8
Friday, August 14
Thursday, August 20
Friday, August 21
Friday, August 28
Saturday, August 29 |
9 am - 9 pm (last entry at 8 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
Gems & Minerals will close at 12:30 pm
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 6:30 pm (last entry at 5:30 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) | |
| Special Exhibitions |
| Genghis Khan Feb. 27, 2009 - Sept. 7, 2009 |
Monday - Sunday
Friday, July 10
Saturday, July 11
Sunday, July 12
Friday, July 17
Saturday, July 18
Thursday, July 23
Friday, July 24
Friday, July 31
Friday, August 7
Saturday, August 8
Friday, August 14
Thursday, August 20
Friday, August 21
Friday, August 28
Saturday, August 29 |
9 am - 9 pm (last entry at 8 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 6:30 pm (last entry at 5:30 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) |
| The Nature of Diamonds May 8, 2009 - Sept. 7, 2009 |
Monday - Sunday
Friday, July 10
Saturday, July 11
Sunday, July 12
Friday, July 17
Saturday, July 18
Thursday, July 23
Friday, July 24
Friday, July 31
Friday, August 7
Saturday, August 8
Friday, August 14
Thursday, August 20
Friday, August 21
Friday, August 28
Saturday, August 29 |
9 am - 9 pm (last entry at 8 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 6:30 pm (last entry at 5:30 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) |
| Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor May 22, 2009 - Oct. 18, 2009 |
Monday - Sunday
Sunday, July 12
Saturday, July 18
Thursday, July 23
Thursday, August 20
Saturday, August 29 |
9 am - 9 pm (last entry at 8 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 6:30 pm (last entry at 5:30 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) | |
| Planetarium |
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday |
Noon - 5 pm (last show)
Noon - 8 pm (last show)
11 am - 8 pm (last show)
11 am - 5 pm (last show) |
Now Showing | |
| Butterfly Center |
Monday - Saturday
Sunday
Sunday, July 12 |
9 am - 7 pm (last entry at 6 pm)
11 am - 7 pm (last entry at 6 pm)
10:30 am - 7 pm (last entry at 6 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) |
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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