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Forward to the Moon Houston Museum of Natural Science

26 Aug 2024 — 25 Aug 2026

Unveiling NASA’s Vision for a Sustainable Future in Space, as the Artemis Program Sets its Sights on the Moon and Beyond Prepare to be captivated by the awe-inspiring vision of NASA’s groundbreaking Artemis program, a 21st-century endeavor named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo. This ambitious mission marks the next chapter in our quest to explore the vast universe, with the...

Unveiling NASA’s Vision for a Sustainable Future in Space, as the Artemis Program Sets its Sights on the Moon and Beyond Prepare to be captivated by the awe-inspiring vision of NASA’s groundbreaking Artemis program, a 21st-century endeavor named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo. This ambitious mission marks the next chapter in our quest to explore the vast universe, with the ultimate goal of landing the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon.

Produced by the esteemed Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio, this immersive experience is made possible through the generous support of NASA SSERVI and Lockheed Martin. Brace yourself for an unforgettable voyage of discovery as you witness the cutting-edge technologies and visionary plans that will shape our cosmic destiny. Join us on this extraordinary odyssey as we reach for the stars and pave the way for a sustainable future in space exploration.

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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

Monday
09:00 - 17:00
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

Cockrell Butterfly Center

Monday
10:00 - 17:00
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

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Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr, TX, 77030, Houston
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Abraham,  United States United States
29 Jan 2025
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The experience was astounding. My fiancé's daughter really enjoy herself here and it was personally my first time seeing it so I loved it! I'm sure we would visit again! And it was reasonably...
The experience was astounding. My fiancé's daughter really enjoy herself here and it was personally my first time seeing it so I loved it! I'm sure we would visit again! And it was reasonably priced! Thank you for making her birthday so special!
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Anonymous
28 Feb 2025
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I had a great experience with Houston Museum of Natural Science: Entry Ticket. I had no issues, and the app is easy to use, especially the ability to download the tickets to Apple wallet.
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Ashley ,  United States United States
13 Feb 2025
Excellent
Super cool! Unfortunately the planetarium screen was a faded but did mention it’s getting fixed on March.
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