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The Great Planet Adventures: Defying Gravity in the Solar System Houston Museum of Natural Science

26 Aug 2024 — 25 Aug 2026

Experience the thrill of being a super star in the low-gravity worlds of our solar system with The Great Planet Adventures! With muscles and bones accustomed to Earth’s gravity, imagine the exhilaration of zip-lining across the scorching surface of Mercury or snowmobiling through the snow-covered landscapes of Pluto. Bungee jumping into outer space from an asteroid will feel like a...

Experience the thrill of being a super star in the low-gravity worlds of our solar system with The Great Planet Adventures! With muscles and bones accustomed to Earth’s gravity, imagine the exhilaration of zip-lining across the scorching surface of Mercury or snowmobiling through the snow-covered landscapes of Pluto. Bungee jumping into outer space from an asteroid will feel like a gravity-defying dive from the tallest cliff or rappelling into the deepest canyon in the entire solar system.

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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 - 16:00
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

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Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr, TX, 77030, Houston
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Susan ,  United States United States
13 Sep 2023
Excellent
Wonderful and inspiring experience for me and my family. Easy access and flow through the museum. The fluttering butterflies in the conservatory with the giant waterfall were amazing to watch and feel.
Wonderful and inspiring experience for me and my family. Easy access and flow through the museum. The fluttering butterflies in the conservatory with the giant waterfall were amazing to watch and feel.
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Shaterica ,  United States United States
03 Dec 2024
Excellent
It was such a beautiful experience.
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Guadalupe,  United States United States
25 Jul 2023
Excellent
It’s absolutely money well spent. We took our grandchild!!! He loved it…. Every single display. King Tut is a must as is visiting the Burke Planetarium. Grandpa and grandma had a ball! We...
It’s absolutely money well spent. We took our grandchild!!! He loved it…. Every single display. King Tut is a must as is visiting the Burke Planetarium. Grandpa and grandma had a ball! We recommend the museum of science to everyone!!!
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