Houston Museum & Butterfly Center: Family-Friendly Exhibits

Experience the wonders of the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Cockrell Butterfly Center. Explore dinosaur exhibits, gem vaults, and a 3-floor butterfly habitat. Fun for the whole family!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Houston Museum of Natural Science - Upon your arrival at the museum, you’re presented with a variety of permanent displays to explore, including the largest dinosaur exhibit in North America and one of the most comprehensive collections of gems and geodes in the nation. Ideal for families, visitors, and residents alike, the museum also…
What's Included
  • Admission to Houston Museum of Natural Science permanent exhibits
  • Admission to Cockrell Butterfly Center
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Guide
Additional Information

This ticket provides entry to the Houston Museum of Natural Science permanent exhibits as well as the Cockrell Butterfly Center exhibit.
Explore one of the most attended museums in the country at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Visit North America’s largest dinosaur hall, see the beauty of the Lester and Sue Smith Gem Vault and many more. The…

Location
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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G9462vrvivianac
Mar 2, 2026
Science 🧪 and butterflies 🦋 - Loved visiting the HMMS and the butterfly exhibit 😌 saved us about 10$ ( after tax) buying the tickets 🎟️ on here vs the website! Also its very helpful for skipping lines. We were there for 3 hours and we definitely needed to go back to see everything! Overall the experience was great with the exception of a few unsupervised children running around.
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Vicky
Jan 13, 2026
So much to see! Highly recommend - There is so much to see here! We should have gotten there earlier as we spent three hours just in the butterfly conservatory and fossil exhibits. It was easy to get to riding the MetroRail and a scenic walk. Highly recommended
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Y7255gqcynthiag
Jun 7, 2025
So cool!! - There were so many cool things to see. My boyfriend and I had a fantastic time! The butterfly center was my favorite part!
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Christina_s
Mar 21, 2025
Awesome! - The exhibits here are amazing! Very informational and entertaining for both Adults and Children of all ages. The butterfly exhibit was spectacular!
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Perrx
Jun 24, 2024
Have you seen butterflies up close? - If you are in need of a peaceful setting where you can see numerous beautiful butterflies in the air and landing everywhere (including you if you are lucky) then be sure to come here. It is a separate and extra charge exhibit at the Museum of Natural Science near the zoo area. Look for Mr. Asaud on the middle level to explain what you are seeing.
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Nieceykee
Jun 13, 2024
Hidden find - I love the outdoors and butterflies. This was such a nice tranquil place and I wish we could have just sat there all day. The staff and space were so nice and peaceful.
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Laura_k
Feb 20, 2024
Great museum visit, but butterfly exhibit is closed through March 2024 - We had a great day visiting the museum! However the butterfly exhibit is closed through March, so we did not get to use that part of what we purchased. The museum gave us vouchers to do it in the future. I had asked if we could just trade the unused butterfly tickets for something else (like planetarium) but the vouchers for future butterfly entry were what was offered. We had a great time regardless, but we likely won't return any time soon just to visit the butterflies as we live about an hour away.
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Sigrids100
Dec 7, 2023
Sit and enjoy the butterflies - Try not to get lost in the expansive exhibits offered. The Butterfly Center is a must. Make sure you slow down while inside. Take a moment to sit. After you've completed your visit, wander across the street to Hermann Park for a stroll.
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Jenna_b
Nov 16, 2025
Didn’t have enough time... - Didn’t have enough time to get to everything. Mainly, went for the Butterfly sanctuary! Beautiful, peaceful, plants in there are gorgeous! Unique butterflies, birds and a waterfall!
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Tony_h
May 17, 2025
My Experience - I used Viator to purchase tickets for events at the Muesum of Natural Science in downtown Houston. Viator made it easy and extremely convenient to reserve and pickup tickets. We had a great time and it was hassle free and no waiting in long lines.
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From $36
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).