Houston Museum of Natural Science in Houston, TX is artfully located not only near the famed Medical Center area but it is very close to
Hermann Park and the
Houston Zoo. This museum is an interesting experience and worthy of several hours of your time there. They even have a McDonald's in the lobby area to satisfy everyone's appetite in the family.
One of the favorite attractions for families is the exhibit hall with the dinosaurs. These dinosaur bone displays spark the imagination of all who visit. Of course, one of the most visited areas is devoted to space and its exploration. After all, Houston is home to NASA Johnson Space Center! The hall with gems and minerals is intriguing as is the Texas wildlife and oil exploration displays.
The Cockrell Butterfly Center is a joy to visit with the butterflies flying freely all over this glass pyramid building. You can learn more about these delicate creatures, traveling habits and more. The Burke Baker Planetarium offers 20-30 minute filmed projected on its domed ceiling overhead. There are a variety of films to watch from space exploration, volcanoes, black holes, the Titanic and a host of other interesting subjects.
There are several IMAX theaters housed within the Houston Museum of Natural Science which offer regular IMAX movies as well as those in 3D. Several traveling exhibits each year find there way to this museum too. Leonardo da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin, the Titanic, CSI topics, ancient civilizations and more have been popular. All in all the Houston Museum of Natural Science offers a top notch learning and entertainment experience suitable for all members of the family. Please note that each attraction has its own admission fees and there is also a fantastic gift shop on the premises.
