Help us make your visit following our reopening this Friday easy with these two easy steps.

  1. Masks are required for all visitors over the age of 10 throughout our facilities.
  2. Purchase tickets before your visit at our online box office. Select “Print at Home” at checkout to receive a printable version of your tickets to your e-mail account. This will allow you to skip any lines at the Box Office and proceed immediately to the museum’s exhibit halls for “low-touch” access.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science has been preparing to re-open since the day we closed, March 17. Our staff, volunteers and visitors are what make the museum the extraordinary place it is, and their well-being has been the central focus of that planning from the very beginning.

That same day we created a Road to Reopening Task Force, comprised of our senior staff, who in the ensuing weeks developed a comprehensive plan, guided by the recommendations of state, city, and county public health officials, to gradually welcome back staff, and visitors, albeit at greatly reduced capacity.

Using the guidelines recommended by national, state and local agencies/authorities, we reopened on May 15. We will carefully and continually monitor the efficacy of these guidelines in real time and make further adjustments as needed.

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By visiting the Houston Museum of Natural Science, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SAFETY MEASURES BEFORE VISITING

HOURS & ADMISSION

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (last entry at 4:30 pm)
    Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (last entry at 5:30 pm)
    Free Tuesdays (not available on Feb. 20 or May 7, 2024), 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (last entry at 7:30 pm)
    Holiday hours may differ. Please check www.hmns.org/visit/hours-and-pricing for information.
  • General Admission/Permanent Exhibits
    • Adult Ticket: $25 (ages 12 and up); members are free
    • Child Ticket: $16 (ages 3–11); members are free
    • Children under age 2: FREE
    • College Students with ID: $16
    • Seniors (62+): $16
    • Military (with ID): $16
    • Groups (10+): $16
    Permanent Exhibits are free during special Tuesday hours. The times change seasonally, so please check HMNS Hours and Pricing for current hours and other important information.

Directions & Parking

  • Paid Parking
  • Street Parking
  • Parking is available in our 6-story garage located on Caroline just south of Hermann Drive. The parking garage is $10 for museum members and $30 for all others. Some free parking is available near the Museum entrance and in Hermann Park. Click here for details.

Special Offers / Dining

Our dining program features two locations serving up a broad range of cuisine—everything from hamburgers to artisan sandwiches.

Please note: Food and beverages are not allowed inside the Museum exhibit halls or theaters.

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