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Houston Museum of Natural Science

Houston History, Street by Street!

Saturday, May. 18, 2019 – Saturday, May. 18, 2019

09:30 AM
US/Central

Explore Houston's History street by street! Our walking tour of Downtown Houston follows Congress Avenue from historic Courthouse Square with its infamous hanging tree to Market Square and the oldest standing commercial building in Houston, which is a former stop on the Pony Express. Along the way we'll discuss overlooked stories of Bayou City history, like the Civil War prison camp beneath downtown and the epic romance that left an enduring mark on Houston's skyline.

This walking tour with Christopher Wells of HMNS is sure to be a fun and enlightening experience for everyone who comes along. Advance registration is required. Participants will meet in Market Square Park for a 2-hour walking tour. We'll be walking on unleveled sidewalks and streets through Downtown Houston. Directions will be emailed prior to excursion. This excursion is rain or shine, but will be rescheduled if stormy conditions.

Tickets $40, Members $47

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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