Overview
Visit: The Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030-1718Enter a stunning, three-story glass structure built around a 50-foot waterfall. This simulated tropical rain forest is filled with exotic plants and thousands of live butterflies. As you walk through the three-story glass rain forest at your own pace, feast your eyes on a rainbow of color provided by the thousands of live, fluttering butterflies and exotic flowering plant species. Absorb all the beauty of the living rain forest, and then make your way to the Brown Hall of Entomology and witness astounding living insects, spectacular mounted specimens, larger-than-life models, and interactive games. Search for camouflaged creatures, meet a cricket weatherman, learn how insects are used to solve crimes, watch leaf cutter ants at work, see giant wasp nests, get a close-up look of some of Houston’s largest cockroaches, and more. Do not forget to view the fabulous Chrysalis Corner in the hall. Witness butterflies emerge from their chrysalis, dry their wings, and be released into the rain forest.Tucked underneath the waterfall and behind the cenote pool, discover how insects are particularly important to humans. Listen to interviews with real-life entomologists and take a peek into an entomologist’s lab, where you can look up close at insect specimens. Pick up some butterfly gardening tips, learn about backyard beekeeping, and explore the best ways to control mosquitoes. Finally, make your way back to the main level: The Land of Beeyond. This immersive insect environment is perfect for families, where kids can play in a giant beehive, make insect rubbings, put together puzzles, or enjoy insect picture books.
Supplier Name
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Wheelchair accessible,Children must be accompanied by an adult,Your tickets will be held at the box office in exchange for Viator voucher,Stroller accessible,Near public transportation,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Regular temperature checks for staff
Inclusions:
Cockrell Butterfly Center Entrance Fee,Entry/Admission - The Houston Museum of Natural Science
Exclusions:
General Museum Admission entrance fees,Food and drinks,Guide
I felt comfortable like the butterfly and enjoy the experience a lot,I recommend to go , you will feel in peace
Reviewed by: Griselda_D, 11/01/2021 12:00:00 AM
I brought my sons here when they were young and now I got to bring my granddaughter. Such a lovely experience for anyone but for little ones it is like entering a world of wonder. So many things to look at and the setting transports you to a beautiful rainforest. You can not help but feel at peace and be amazed.
Reviewed by: Kelly_s, 10/24/2021 12:00:00 AM
A butterfly landing on me. Seeing them eating fruit. Some were resting some were fluttering about. Seeing them in there habitat was cool
Reviewed by: Shantea_M, 10/11/2021 12:00:00 AM
Amazing and beautiful. Education section prior to butterfly entrance was definitely geared toward young children but we still enjoyed it.
Reviewed by: Ciiiindyv, 08/12/2021 12:00:00 AM
Other than the parking, we had a great time.
It took ilia about 35 minutes to find a parking spot close enough to the building.
I can’t walk far on concrete due to my legs and I do not have a handicap sticker. The Museum was very nice and we didn’t have to wait in line lone to receive our tickets
Reviewed by: Mark_T, 07/19/2021 12:00:00 AM
