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Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket

1. Houston: Museum of Natural Science General Admission Ticket

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of natural science with an entrance ticket to the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences, one of the United States most-visited museums. See spectacular mineral specimens, dinosaur skeletons, space-station models, and much more. Gaze at dozens of prehistoric beasts in the Morian Hall of Paleontology brought to life in lively displays that animate their struggle to survive. See a blue topaz crystal of more than 2,000 carats in the Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals. Celebrate the diversity of America’s indigenous peoples in the John P. McGovern Hall of the Americas. Come face to face with wildlife ecology at the Frensley Graham Hall of African Wildlife, or learn about shell science and the study of mollusks at the Strake Hall of Malacology.

Houston CityPASS®: Save 49% at 5 Top Attractions

2. Houston CityPASS®: Save 49% at 5 Top Attractions

Make use of your Houston CityPASS® on your next trip to Houston. See the wonders of space, amazing animals, fascinating science, world-class art, and more with Houston CityPASS® tickets. CityPASS® tickets offer convenient instant delivery and are valid for 9 consecutive days, allowing ample time to experience each attraction. Save 49% on prepaid admission to 5 must-see attractions: • Space Center Houston – General admission, including Independence Plaza and the NASA tram tour Plus get admission to 4 more attractions of your choice: • Downtown Aquarium – General admission to the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit; rides and games not included • Houston Museum of Natural Science – General admission • Houston Zoo – General admission; not valid for Zoo Lights • Kemah Boardwalk All-Day Ride Pass – All-Day Ride Pass; Stingray, Boardwalk Beast, and Iron Eagle not included • Children’s Museum of Houston – General admission. To enter the museum, your group must be accompanied by a child • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston – General admission to permanent collections and non-ticketed special exhibitions

Houston: Space Explorer Pass

3. Houston: Space Explorer Pass

Spend your day learning about space and space exploration at two different attractions in Houston. Visit Space Center Houston to learn more about the NASA Mission and astronaut training. Explore space at the Burke Baker Planetarium, which offers an unprecedented immersive experience with a best-in-class projection system.  Space Center Houston features more than 400 space artifacts including the world's largest collection of moon rocks and lunar samples. As the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, guests are taken behind the scenes to see NASA Mission Control, International Space Station Mission Control, and areas used for astronaut training. At the Burke Baker Planetarium, the newly updated Digitar 6 system enables our visitors to fly through the universe, experience the vastness of space, roam planetary surfaces, navigate asteroid fields, and watch the latest fulldome shows. With this pass you'll also gain entry to the Museum's permanent exhibit areas that examine astronomy and space science plus a whole host of other topics focused a little closer to Earth!

Houston: 1-Day or 3-Day Museum Pass

4. Houston: 1-Day or 3-Day Museum Pass

Explore 8 of Houston's most exciting museums including the Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Health Museum, Houston Children's Museum, Holocaust Museum Houston, Asia Society Texas Center, Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, Czech Center Museum Houston, and The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park. Houston is known for many incredible museums. Choose a 1-day pass to see some of your favorites, or select a 3-day option for more time to visit them all. This pass is activated upon first use and valid for the days you've selected.

Houston: Museum Pass with Unlimited BCycle Bike Rental

5. Houston: Museum Pass with Unlimited BCycle Bike Rental

Discover 6 unique Houston Museum District institutions with Bcycle. Receive a BCycle Visitor Pass with unlimited hour-long rides. Enjoy the convenience of picking up and dropping off your bike at the different BCycle stations located outside of these venues.  Admission to these locations are included in the pass: • Asia Society Texas Center • Czech Center Houston • Buffalo Soldiers National Museum • The Health Museum • Holocaust Museum Houston • Houston Museum of Natural Science This combo package includes a BCycle Visitor Pass so you can visit the museums by bike.

Best of Houston City Driving Tour (Optional Rodeo Drop-off)

6. Best of Houston City Driving Tour (Optional Rodeo Drop-off)

Enjoy a ride with the most-trusted Houston sightseeing tour company in a comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter 2500 van on our Best of Houston Small-Group Driving Tour with optional drop-off at the famous Houston rodeo! This is the ideal tour for any newcomer of Houston offering firsthand views of Houston's most noteworthy architecture, city districts, historical landmarks, green spaces, and 3 professional sporting venues. During this cool & cozy 2.5 hour ride, you will enjoy views and learn about Downtown Houston's skyline, the Museum District as well the wealthy River Oaks and West University neighborhoods where many Houston celebrities reside. In addition, tour guests will get an up-close perspective of the world's largest Medical District, original Astrodome, Houston’s graffiti art district, and historical monuments. Along the ride, we will have planned stops including the tallest building in Texas, unbelievable Texas-sized sculptures, and an elevated sky garden with beautiful Houston skyline views. Make sure to bring your smile, camera, and closest family & friends!

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What people are saying about Houston Museum of Natural Science

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 82 reviews

I used it in the 5 attractions without any inconvenience, without queues and you save 50% when you buy the pass. You can use the electric ticket at NASA and at the zoo, but to enter the history museum and the aquarium you have to first go to the sales window to show your reservation and exchange them for your paper tickets.

I went to the Children’s museum with my kids. They loved the place and didn’t want to leave. We went to the holocaust museum too. Couldn’t go to other places due to time as the kids spent so much time at the children’s museum leaving us with no time for other places.

It was great!! We went to the Aquarium yesterday and today we went to the zoo. My girls loved it!! Tomorrow we will go to the science museum and we are very excited

It served very well and also we did not have to queue anywhere. The only thing missing was the aquarium

Great experience for both kids and adults I would definitely buy again!!