Hours & Admission
Holiday Hours
Our holiday hours are from December 21 – January 6.
Monday – Sunday
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Last Entry 5:30 p.m.
Free Tuesdays
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Last Entry 4:30 p.m.
Regular Hours
Monday – Thursday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Last Entry 4:30 p.m.
Free Tuesdays
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Last Entry 7:30 p.m.
Friday – Sunday
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Last Entry 5:30 p.m.
The average museum visit takes 2+ hours.
Holiday Hours
Special Attractions
Butterfly Center
Monday – Sunday
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Last Entry 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Last Entry 4:30 p.m.
Planetarium
Monday – Sunday
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Last Entry 5 p.m.
Tuesday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Last Entry 4 p.m.
Giant Screen Theatre
Monday – Sunday
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Last Entry 5 p.m.
Tuesday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Last Entry 4 p.m.
Admission
Our advance sales phone line (713) 639-4629 is open from 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Sunday.
Prices Subject to Change
General Admission
Includes All Permanent Exhibits
Butterfly Center
Planetarium
Giant Screen Theatre
Members
Adults & Children
Free
$6
$4
$6
Adults
Age 12+
$25
$12
$9
$12
Children
Age 3-11
$16
$10
$8
$10
Infants
Age 2 and under
Free
Free
Free
Free
Seniors
Age 62+
$16
$10
$8
$10
Military
Must Have ID
$16
$10
$8
$10
Groups
Groups 10+ booked in advance
$16
$10
$8
$10
Free
Tuesdays
Did You Know…
General Admission is free on a first-come, first-serve basis from 5–8 p.m. on Tuesdays. Please note: Free Tuesday hours will be from 2–5pm on Dec. 24 and 31. Regular Free Tuesday Hours will resume on Jan. 7, 2025.
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Directions, nearby parking information, and METRORail routes.
