Lots to see! The museum had very knowledgeable employees. They were so willing to share their knowledge about the history behind the dinosaurs and the human evolution exhibits!! That definitely made our visit! The butterfly center was absolutely beautiful and I would recommend it to any visitor!

Really cool! Definitely would go back. Had a great time at the exhibits. When you go please note the butterfly exhibit and the interactive exhibits are not open. Also some of the other exhibits are closed as well. Overall was a nice time. With a lot of things being closed $40 was not a fair price for two adults. Also the other extra options were kind of pricey. Good note is they do offer discounts for students, must bring a valid ID.

I just love this place. Ive been coming here my whole life and every time I go it feels new. Parking is simple and the gift shop is big. They get new exhibits and displays all the time. Its well worth the money. Fun for everybody!!

Holy cow, this place is AMAZING! I had the best time exploring the whole place - couldve stayed for hours and hours. The 6 and 4 year olds got bored a little faster, but they were still fascinated throughout. I recommend this gorgeous museum to ALL, and I cant wait to come back the next time Im in Houston!

We were visiting from out of state and decided that we had to check out this staple in Houston. Despite COVID (September 2020), we were able to enjoy the exhibits. The greeter was very pleasant and the ticket agent was nice. We went on a Sunday and people were around but it wasn’t congested. We were able to social distance and take great photos. If you’re in town, I recommend that you check it out.

If you love history and science this place is the spot, different main events year round and always something new you learn as you read about all our past and present. Kids will love this museum from dinosaur fossils to butterflies flying around you.

Loved coming Dinosaurs was our favorite!Cant wait to come back!Very clean environment.My only negative was by the butterflies the machine that lets you buy tickets wouldnt go through but you could go online and buy them.

Very awesome and great for families and couples.. There is a lot to do and it is very clean. And well maintained. You need a lot of time to see everything. A lot of the hands on interactive stuff is disabled because of COVID but there is still A LOT to see. Butterfly exhibit is beautiful!

This place is great, had to skim the fossil collection as its so large. If you skip anything for an adult it could be the space 4D experience. Its pretty tame. Very close to the art museum by walking.

I come here regularly and the staff is always friendly and the space is always clean. They definitely are covid conscious. The pricing is good and the exhibits are plenty. I love this museum. You have to visit the butterfly gardens it is so beautiful.

This place was awesome!! Great exhibitions with fabulous presentation. Due to Covid, all the interactive displays were disabled, which was unfortunate. Because of this, they could have done a bit better job of informing what was being looked at (most video displays were not operational). Really enjoyed the dinosaur and Egypt exhibitions!! Workers were fantastic and informative!

To me is one of my favorite museums ️, I’ve never seen so many dinosaur bones in one place. The Egyptian hall has 4 mommies plus other thing to see. If you like to read and understand what you see be ready to pass more than a couple hours.

Sooo much to do! Definitely could take a few days to see it all. We got sucked into the hall of Egypt, I didnt want to leave it! The butterfly center was amazing, so many different species of butterflies. We really enjoyed the gems and minerals section. Would visit again when in the area.

I just loved the museum of natural science everywhere. It was my first time in Houston and I loved the museum. They have a nice gallery and you can learn a lot over there. It’s perfect for kids and the gift shop was almost everything on sale.

Very nice display of the prehistoric era of dinosaurs and fossils. Had a great time seeing the Egypt display and some real mummies. The Gems and minerals area was well presented in great lighting. The Weiss Energy hall was nicely done but many of the stations there had interactive displays that you could not experience due to COVID-19 restrictions. Overall was a great place to take kids and even for adults.

This place is always amazing!! The exhibits are always so well done and the whole place is gorgeous. Go to the butterfly exhibit, you wont regret it. We say body worlds and the moon exhibits and we LOVED then both very much! The pendulum is always a favorite, as well! They have military discounts and member discounts. The gift shop is the most amazing place ever and I wish I could live there. Also, their dinosaur collection is awe inspiring. My favorite place in houston to see magical things!!! Go! You will love it!!

Nice museum, amazing variety of T-Rex fossils, two complete skeletons. Large number of fossils in general. Also some new additions to the Egyptian section. Neat area with a butterfly garden with hundreds of butterflies just flying around you. Huge section of gems and minerals and a nice display of faberge jewelry and eggs.

I always enjoy time at the museum with my family. I have the Membership and save a ton of money going. Staff is great, they always go above and beyond. All I have is great memories there.

I didnt get to take any pictures because of how awesome and caught up I was in the museum. Really great place to learn and look around. Also very kid friendly. Theres something for everyone here. So many exhibits so make sure to get there early to be able to look at everything and take our time.

Wow it was an great great experience I will come back to get it more, 100% recommended to go around all museum is so cool

Wonderful museum! Lots of information and plenty of beautiful exhibits. Id highly recommend the 3rd floor exhibits on ancient cultures, with the Egyptian one being my favorite.Dont forget to check out the massive pendulum on the first floor, and see a peg fall before you leave!

The body world exhibit was awesome. I am seriously thinking about getting a membership. I love this museum

A great way to spend the day. The exhibits were well done and the fossil collection was amazing.Bonus: When you are in the fossil area, look for the employees who have keys with a wooden item attached too then. Ask them to see what is under the display with wheels.

A well curated museum in Houstons Museum District. A good selection of exhibits with the paleontology wing a must see gem for anyone interested in fossils or geology. The butterfly exhibit is fascinating- be sure to make sure you dont have any stowaways. The minerals and gems are gorgeous.Parking is available in the garage for a hefty fee, or you can park nearby and walk. Admission is a bit pricey, especially for a larger group or with traveling exhibit or planetarium add ons.All in all, a great museum and well worth the visit.

I went here once as a kid, I have nothing but good memories. It was amazing. There were robots, VR, a T-rex, a piece of the moon, gems, mummies, and a bathroom that had 2 mirrors facing each other. It looked cool because it was like a thousand of you lined up on the mirror. These are just things I remember. If you are considering going, go. It is so worth it and it will be an amazing experience. Trust me.

Very nice place to spend a rainy day. Really enjoyed the butterfly exhibit. Parking is limited if you have a vehicle over 68. Order tickets in advance and skip the line.

We loved it! Due to the pandemic, a lot of the screens that provide information about the items you are viewing are turned off but they have employees in all areas that are very knowledgeable and answer any questions you may have. You can tell they genuinely love educating others.

The Cockrell Butterfly Center is amazing! Remember to go on a sunny day! I took my niece & my 2 great nieces and we all had a wonderful time. All ages will enjoy this!

As always this place never disappoints. So many exhibits in one building. Lots of traveling exhibits that are a extra fee. The permanent exhibits are awesome . Four floors of fun for the whole family. From Dinosaurs to beautiful gems from around the world , Animals of the world are so life like . The energy exhibit is great ! Very interactive and informative fir our area. The sea shells are crazy cool. Guaranteed to see something you will never see again. The vault is stunning! Filled with huge carrot stones and jewelry.Great bang for your buck but parking in the garage is the kicker... $20! That’s insane to me. Any where else is a walk . They do have a snack area in the lobby with the other paid attractions. Very nice gift shop for any souvenirs you may want. You could definitely spend a day here, great on a rainy day.

Love, love, loved it. We almost didnt go to the 4th floor because we thought it was more of a space to rent, but it had the coolest exhibit about energy. In the back right corner is a mini city that goes through different types of energy we use but the city is made with 0 flaws. I could have sat and watched for hours.

Really enjoyed the new Death by Natural Causes exhibit. Museum is clean and social distancing is encouraged. Must wear a face mask. Dinosaurs and gems were a big hit with family.

Really fun place to walk around and learn a thing or two, very nice employees and very clean and sanitizedOverall very great time spent here

One word: Spectacular! Cant wait to come again and see more exhibits. I estimate it is about a two-week venture to see everything. The dinosaur exhibits were impressive, including the digital art renderings of possibly how dinosaurs looked like. The gem and minerals exhibitions, including the royal family jewelry (Russian, British, European dynasties)--awesome!

This place took 2.5 hours to get through. Dont forget to go to the 3rd and 4th floors - not all elevators go to those floors so you may miss them. They have such a huge collection of Eygptian sarcophaguses and mummy remains. I paid extra for the Death by Natural Causes Exhibit - $20 for students. The exhibit was pretty neat, you can all a number and enter in each exhibit number into your phone and itll provide a free audio guide. Parking is expensive though. I used a lot that was a 12-minute walk away to pay a little less. I did this museum and the Fine Arts Museum one after the other.

Very nice museum, we have used Groupon and get access for two persons by 26 $ only, however, the parking fee is too high 20$ per car for non members which is not fare

Amazing and I will need to go back. Martin is the best person to meet for a first visit. That guy deserves a bonus!

Absolutely wonderful time in the general hall. The moon was so much bigger than I expected. I definitely suggest seeing death by natural causes.

It’s probably my third or fourth time in Houston but first time to Hermann Park & this museum wow what an experience all the permanent displays/ranging from curiosities of the wild, to trains that make you feel like a kid again, the mesmerizing pendulum, let’s not forget that great big dinosaur and other prehistoric being exhibit. My favorite part was the state of water and the GEM display. Didn’t get a chance to see bodywork or deaths from natural causes but hopefully can come back before they leave. Get yourself a gift from the multitude of selections at the gift shop as well.

We had SUCH a good time at the museum of natural science and the cockrell butterfly center. For two young adults in their 20’s, the whole museum experience took all day long. definitely worth the money and there is something in the museum that everyone can enjoy!

We had the absolute best time EVER!! I took my 2 sons (9 & 5) and they loved everything!! We went on a weekday, so no crowds at all!!! We started at the garden...... which is beautiful by the way.......and walked over to the museum!! Every floor was amazing!! The dinosaur exhibit was awesome! You have to make sure you make it to the 4th floor to see Energy City!! The Egyptian exhibit was pretty awesome as well!!! If you haven’t been to the museum in a while......... you’ve got to put it on your list!! Everything was clean, social distancing in place and masks are required for anyone over 10 yrs old!!! Get out and check it out!!!

Nothing but good things to say about this museum. Give yourself at least four hours. Even with that its hard to see everything.

Only thing that made the day any better. Daughters getting heart surgery this Sunday. Blessed us with a cup anyway we talk you outta one day passes

Havent visited since I was a little kid, they did a great job with the paleontology and butterfly exhibit... I also loved the death by natural causes exhibit. Absolutely beautiful!

Fine 4th floor energy permanent exhibit.Very different than the previous offering that was on a lower floor.Love the worldwide Gem stone collection. so beautifully displayed.Houston is very lucky to have this world class museum.Open, socially distance and enjoy!

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON BODY WORLDS. I went as a medical student years ago in Houston and now finally went back again only to be disappointed. They had very little real bodies and the rest fake. Only the glassed are real ....of course the unglassed are not real. They wouldn’t even let you near it if it was real. They only have a few displays , not much and you will definitely be disappointed to have spent $30 on a ticket . Much of the exhibition was missing. Total let down !

Always an awesome time coming here even with the covered scare they have the place set up for our safety and the new layout and exhibits were awesome

Covid ruins everything but this place is still pretty cool even without the interactive stuff I guess

Took our kids, 11 and 5 yr old. They enjoyed the dinosaurs exhibit and the planetarium. We are planning on going back to see the black hole and butterflies exhibit.

Egyptian exhibit on 3rd floor & the ground floor fossils are my favorite. Children always love visiting & looking at butterflies.

One of our fave places to visit!!! Thursday Family days are the best! Thank you! Kids enjoy seeing all the dinosaurs in real life (per se) that they play with at home!The dinosaur exhibit does not grow old, I’ve seen these many times and I’m always in awe of the LORD’s creativity and wisdom each time I go!Thank y’all! We’ll see y’all next month!

As always, the Museum of Natural Science is a must - the Death by Natural Causes is an excellent exhibit, but make sure you stop and take the time to soak it all up...there is a lot of information.

Website says about two hours to tour.. That got us about half way through the exhibit. Plan more time to enjoy and look at everything. Beautiful exhibits.

People of Houston, please visit this museum and support all of the local museums. We have some of the best museums in the world, but people seem to want to travel to other states and countries to visit a museum when one of the best is in their backyard.

Been wanting to visit awhile. Finally decided to drive down & go. The Natural Dying exhibit was amazing & very informative. However the real reason I wanted to visit was the Faberge exhibit. Was not disappointed at all. It was amazing.

This museum is amazing. I loved ever second of it! A little expensive but well worth it. The museum had tons of top notch spots to visit and the exhibits were outstanding. We only had a few hours to look around, but if we had had 7 or 8 hours that wouldve been so awesome to go through and check out everything!! Love this museum and will definitely be back in the future!!

Had a great time with my husband and 12 year old daughter.

Really cool. Very well conserved and all employees are helpful. Butterfly garden is awesome as well as the dinosaurs and egypt expos. Highly recommended for kids too! Only 4 stars is due to restaurant options for eating. Other than that, great place to visit.

Cool place. Planetarium is fun. Body exhibit is revealing!

Its always fun to go to the museum brings back childhood memories. Plus its been years since I went last so much has changed. I spent a lovely Thursday afternoon jumping from a few museums for their free Thursdays.

We went on a Wednesday at 10a. Parked on street and paid at meter. The museum required mask and hand sanitizer use before entering. We went for a lab class for my kids. After class we had lunch in the park. Then went back to museum for a show at the planetarium. Lastly, a stroll through the gift shop. We enjoyed it!

Awesome place. Going back tomorrow. It is so big.

Great dinosaur and fossil exhibit plus all four floors had informative and interesting artifacts. If visiting you need to mark off an entire day to devote to the museum.

Huge museum. My family really enjoyed our visit. I like the ancient Egypt specially the dinosaur showroom . My son went crazy and excited with all the dinosaur bones on display. Also the animals in the wild is also great because it was in action and life size. My son loved the different primates because monkeys, gorillas and chimpanzees are his favorite animals

Not impressed. Once in after the initial Gen admission ticket, getting into IMAX, the planetarium, the rain forest, and a few other main attractions had a separate charge. Museum monitors were extremely rude when asking you to put your mask on between pictures. It lacked anything hands on or interactive - or maybe you had to pay more for that.. And it was small when compared to other museums of natural science/history. Not very kid friendly either though for me that was the only bonus.

So much fun!!! We thoroughly enjoy all of the exhibits at HMNS. We recently went to see both the Death by Natural Causes and the Stonehenge exhibits. Major kudos to the gentleman volunteer in the Death by Natural Causes exhibit, he was so informative and walked visitors through parts of the exhibit which made the whole experience that much more delightful! We had such a special time and learned so much! We will be back:)

So beautiful I didnt even realize that I was there for 3 hours until one of the charismatic guides mentioned that they were closing soon. I cant wait to come back!

Its nice place for butterflies lover. I did only butterfly section. It was nice and beautiful. Could have been better.Good collection of various types of butterflies.Good info around different topics which is very informative.Slightly expensive thats what I felt.Worth a single visit.

I was amazed by the shadow clock outside the building which shows the time and month of the year. We got STUDENT DISCOUNT on the regular $25 tickets by presenting a student id at the ticket counter. There are so many fabulous things in this museum that I cannot put it in words. Anyway let me start with some of the best things I noticed.The first floor has a giant moon and a pendulum showing earth’s rotation. The first floor is further full of fossil of dinosaurs, sea shells, old extinct species, human evolution and more.The second floor has gems, minerals, quartz, and valuables along with wild life recreated. The quartz are imported from all over the world and are truly mesmerizing. You can definitely spend more than few hours on this floor alone.The third floor has ancient Egyptian mummies and their tools, clothing, coffin, etc. This floor also has native American cultural heritage.The fourth floor is a place of scientific miracles. My best things to do here is operate the real robotic arm by shell and travel into space in the spacecraft. Don’t waste your time in the hydraulic fracturing vessel, everyone was bored in it. I wasn’t able to visit the underground floor which supposedly have Chemistry in action.Overall an awesome experience, I would definitely Recommend everyone to go here and spend the whole day exploring if you can. Take at least 3 hours to explore things in a regular manner.

First on the list of museums I’ve ever been! All floors of exhibits is exquisite and truly amazing.Ohh yes, no sugar coating - this is worth visiting!Four floors delivers different awesome themes that makes you appreciate science even more. My most favorite is the Dinosaurs world. It has been a wonderful experience and encounter with the real ones. Natural Science has a pride to say that their dinosaurs were not a replica. And yes it is! Next to my favorite is the Engineering floor which is located in forth floor. Their Egyptian area is also exceptional.Actually, every part of this museum is worth taking a time. And kudos to their staffs! They are all amazing. ️

Fantastic museum which we were lucky enough to get to visit while we were in Houston!There were a ton of exhibit halls, all very well laid out with interesting displays.We got to visit the Death by Natural Causes showcase which was present while we were in town and its completely understandable why its so popular. Very fascinating and would interest the morbidly curious (though its still all very kid friendly).Dont miss this museum if you like museums and are visiting the city!(It was relatively busy when we went between 12-5PM on a Sunday, if youre a student make sure to bring your ID!)

We absolutely loved our trip here. Honestly one of the best places we visited in Houston. Very clean, and inviting inside. Seriously maintained to perfection levels. The best exhibit of dinosaur bones I have ever seen. Other exhibits were just as perfect. Highly recommend this!

Awesome time today. Low crowds. Wish the other food option was open but muffins and scones for lunch is still good.

If theres any museum that can compete with or beat Manhattans Museum of Natural History, its this one. If you appreciate ancient history, this place will have you in tears. The amount of effort trying to make this place looks the way it looks like is unimaginable.I simply loved it and would not hesitate visiting it again if I ever was in Houston again.

My absolute favorite museum in Houston. The way in which they present each exhibit transports you to that world. The temporary exhibits are magnificent and always incredibly well planned, presented, and explained. It’s a beautiful museum that has content for all ages to learn.

Good Museum. It is $25 for adult regular addition. has three floors and reasonably sized exhibits. Took me about an hour and 30 minutes to get through the whole thing not including the special exhibits. Very family friendly i would recommend for a chill Sunday activity.

Love this museum! They have great membership options that make visiting often affordable. Our kids love seeing all the different dinosaur fossils and the giant Mars display is a super fun start! The butterfly exhibit isn’t included but worth a trip if you have never been!

This is such a beautiful museum! The exhibitions are perfectly detailed and organized. Three levels full of interesting information plus the theatre, butterfly center and the planetarium.

So much to learn and see. Very knowledgable staff would tell interesting faces.

I love the museum of natural science. We had a blast and decided to sign up for an annual membership so we can to back more often. Theyve really improved a lot of exhibits over the last 5-10 years and it was super clean and setup for social distancing and had hand sanitizer everywhere

Good exhibit! Day well spent with kids here. Best highlight was the butterfly center! It was simply awesome to be in there with so many species of butterflies around.

I believe this is a fine museum!It is geared more for adults, with the Weiss Energy section of interactive displays that kids can explore. The ride down to view shale was pretty good for kids and the Cockerel Butterfly area was also a nice experience. I LOVED the gem area, especially the Smith vault and the Romanov collection!The Egyptian section was well organized, but I felt sad that precious items meant to be buried with loved ones were not so honored.I was really impressed with the authentic T. Rex skeleton and the only real full skeleton of a Didelphodon in the world!Even with a little one, there was a LOT to see. We spent 6 1/2 hours there and could have spent more except it was Thursday and the museum is free 3p - 6p. It became too crowded to navigate easily, so we decided to come back on a different day.

Great place for kids and adults alike. Make sure you check out the Planetarium.

Had a blast with the kiddos and fiancee! Great place for family fun. First time Ive been in 15 years

The museum is very nice. We love the Dino exhibit. I felt very safe & comfortable while we walked around.

My family and I really enjoyed the butterfly exhibit. Very educational for the kids!

AWESOME MUSEUM EXPERIENCE! Went on a Wednesday to avoid large cowards, great idea. Clean and hand sanitizers available throughout the 4 floors

Love the museum! Always something new to learn, staff is always super friendly and eager to teach you something! Its full of old stuff but never gets old!

It is perfection of learning delights!!! If you are a child, you will smile in wonder. If you are adult, it will peak your interest in the natural sciences! There is WONDER for everyone at this museum!

Great place to take the kids. Lots of activities and things see to keep them entertained. They have an awesome dinosaur exhibit, real mummies, beautiful rocks and gems to look at as well as many realistic looking animal habitats from around the globe.

Days of fun for all ages. Very very informative, with 3 floors of exhibits you cant go wrong. Really enjoying the Texas wildlife exhibit at well as the cabinets of curiosity. Oh and today in the gift shop for $25/lb you could crack open an geode. That was great for me and for kids!

Without doubt they have a great collection! I enjoyed the tour a lot!

The planetarium is amazing and so is their butterfly center. Such a great experience overall for everyone.

Seriously great place. Went during the Covid lockdown and there were barely any people there. It was a different experience going through a museum with no crowds. Got to really enjoy their Egyptian exhibit and rock exhibit. A lot of beautiful stuff.

What a great place to visit! So many things to see. We watched the Great Barrier Reef. It had beautiful photography. We feel we were there and didnt even have to get wet!The butterfly collection does not disappoint. We saw many beautiful species of butterflies and tropical plans.Loved the sparkle of the gem collection. The collection is extensive and nicely displayed.We dont the whole day and had a nice lunch in the museum. We parked in the parking garage that was very convenient. Please note that if you stay until closing you will have a bit of a wait when trying to exit the parking garage with everyone else.

I really enjoyed all the exhibits very nice Picasso section

The Houston Museum of Natural Science houses the Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham Giant Screen Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center, and over a dozen permanent exhibit areas that examine astronomy, space, science, Native Americans, paleontology, energy, chemistry, gems and minerals, seashells, Texas wildlife, and more. In addition, the museum frequently presents traveling exhibitions on a variety of topics.The Museum also maintains two satellite facilities: The George Observatory in Fort Bend County which houses one of the largest telescopes in the country that is available for public viewing; and The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land which has exhibits on dinosaurs, mineralogy, exotic live insects, and more.

Nice displays and clean. We enjoyed the Egyptian displays as well as the botanical butterfly garden. I would give 5 stars but to charge extra for access to different parts is uncalled for I think. There are fees to each additional display and parking. It gets pricey fast. Look for coupons! Dont eat there, its overpriced and not good.

Even if you dont often enjoy science this is a really cool museum! So much to see and learn! Getting the membership is also handy. Most of the staff is nice but not too friendly, though the last time we were here we met a really nice man that made it a better experience!

Loved it. Went today for our anniversary and we had a wonderful time. Highly recommend

Its an amazing place to go to. Especially if you want to have a good time with family and friends