Hours & Admission
Summer Hours
Summer hours are from May 27 – Aug 10.
Monday – Sunday
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Last Entry 5:30 pm
Free Tuesdays
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Last Entry 7:30 pm
Regular Hours
Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Last Entry 4:30 pm
Free Tuesdays
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Last Entry 7:30 pm
Friday – Sunday
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Last Entry 5:30 pm
The average museum visit takes 2+ hours.
Summer Hours
Special Attractions
Butterfly Center
Monday – Sunday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Last Entry 5:30 pm
Planetarium
Monday – Sunday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Last Show 5:00 pm
Giant Screen Theatre
Monday – Sunday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Last Show 5:00 pm
Admission
Our Advance Sales phone line (713) 639-4629 is open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Sunday.
Prices Subject to Change
General Admission
Includes All Permanent Exhibits
Butterfly Center
Planetarium
Giant Screen Theatre
Members
Adults & Children
Free
$8
$6
$6
Adults
Age 12+
$25
$15
$12
$12
Children
Age 3-11
$16
$12
$10
$10
Infants
Age 2 and under
Free
Free
Free
Free
Seniors
Age 62+
$16
$12
$9
$10
Military
Must Have ID
$16
$12
$9
$10
Groups
Groups 10+ booked in advance
$16
$12
$9
$10
Free Tuesdays
Did You Know…
General Admission is free on a first-come, first-serve basis from 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Tuesdays.
Directions & Parking
Directions, nearby parking information, and METRORail routes.