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Houston Museum of Natural Science

Houston Museum of Natural Science is a science museum established in 1909 by Houston museum and scientific society. It is located on northern border of Hermann Park in Houston Texas USA. It is a free institution established for the people of Houston focusing on education and science. It consists of central facility with four floors of natural science halls and exhibits.

The Cullen hall consists of world’s finest collections of gems and minerals. More than 750 beautiful crystallized mineral specimens are available. Houston museum of natural science has hosted world’s rarest and most beautiful gems and minerals exhibition to have dazzling treasures. Cullen Hall of Gems & Minerals features a large exhibit of over 750 crystallized mineral specimens and rare gemstones.

Contact Information

Address - Houston, One Hermann Circle Drive, 77030 USA

Telephone - 1-713-639-4629

Email - webmaster@hmns.org

Website - www.hmns.org

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Established: 1909

Location: Houston, One Hermann Circle Drive

Admission/Ticket Rates

IMAX

Monday - Friday - 10 am - 4 pm (last show)

Saturday - Sunday - 10 am - 5 pm (last show)

Permanent Exhibit Halls

Monday & Wednesday - Sunday - 9 am - 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm)

Tuesday - 9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm)

Special Exhibitions

Monday & Wednesday - Sunday - 9 am - 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm)

Tuesday - 9 am - 8 pm (last entry at 7 pm)

Planetarium

Monday - Sunday - 11:30 am - 4:30 pm (last show)

Saturday - 11:30 am - 5 pm (last show)

Butterfly Center

Monday - Sunday - 9 am - 6 pm (last entry at 5 pm)