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Space Center Houston
Space Center Houston lets visitors learn the history of NASA and manned space flight. It is located in Houston, Texas, close to Nassau Bay.
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary spectacle of Cosmic Collisions, where the serene night sky transforms into a breathtaking display of gravity’s immense power. Marvel at the explosive encounters that reshaped our world, bringing an end to the Age of the Dinosaurs and birthing new stars. These cataclysmic events not only shaped the cosmos but also laid the foundation for life on Earth,...
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary spectacle of Cosmic Collisions, where the serene night sky transforms into a breathtaking display of gravity’s immense power. Marvel at the explosive encounters that reshaped our world, bringing an end to the Age of the Dinosaurs and birthing new stars. These cataclysmic events not only shaped the cosmos but also laid the foundation for life on Earth, nurturing the Sun’s warmth and the rhythmic dance of ocean waves. Narrated by the iconic Robert Redford, Cosmic Collisions invites you to witness the captivating forces that persistently shape our ever-evolving universe.
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Burke Baker Planetarium: Show Ticket
- Admission to one show at the Burke Baker Planetarium
What's on
The Great Planet Adventures: Defying Gravity in the Solar System (Until 25 August 2026)
Starry Night Express (Until 25 August 2026)
Passport to the Universe: Journey Through the Cosmic Tapestry (Until 25 August 2026)
Dark Side of the Moon (Until 25 August 2026)
Black Holes (Until 25 August 2026)
Cosmic Collisions: The Power and Beauty of Celestial Forces (Until 25 August 2026)
Forward to the Moon (Until 25 August 2026)
Expedition Reef: Unveiling the Secrets of the Undersea Rainforests (Until 25 August 2026)
Dinosaur Extinction: Unraveling the Enigma (Until 25 August 2026)
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Other exhibitions at Houston Museum of Natural Science
Passport to the Universe: Journey Through the Cosmic Tapestry
Until 25 August 2026
Dinosaur Extinction: Unraveling the Enigma
Until 25 August 2026
Dark Side of the Moon
Until 25 August 2026
Starry Night Express
Until 25 August 2026
The Great Planet Adventures: Defying Gravity in the Solar System
Until 25 August 2026
Black Holes
Until 25 August 2026
Forward to the Moon
Until 25 August 2026
Expedition Reef: Unveiling the Secrets of the Undersea Rainforests
Until 25 August 2026
Houston Museum of Natural Science
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science can be found in the Houston Museum District at the northern end of Hermann Park. Inside, you can find collections of dinosaur bones, minerals, fossils, and other special exhibits!
During your visit, make sure to stop and see the Foucault Pendulum – its 60-foot-long cable helps to demonstrate the Earth's rotation. Inside you'll also find the Cockrell Sundial, one of the largest sundials in the world.
Opening hours
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Tuesday
09:00 -
17:00
Wednesday
09:00 -
17:00
Thursday
09:00 -
17:00
Friday
09:00 -
17:00
Saturday
09:00 -
17:00
Sunday
09:00 -
17:00
Monday
09:00 -
17:00
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Tuesday
10:00 -
17:00
Wednesday
10:00 -
17:00
Thursday
10:00 -
17:00
Friday
10:00 -
17:00
Saturday
10:00 -
17:00
Sunday
10:00 -
17:00
Monday
10:00 -
17:00
How to get there
Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr, TX, 77030, Houston
