Our dining program features two locations serving up a broad range of cuisine—everything from hamburgers to artisan sandwiches.
Please note: Food and beverages are not allowed inside the Museum exhibit halls or theaters.
Tuesday, May. 31, 2016 – Friday, Aug. 12, 2016
Educational Summer Science Camps For Kids 6 – 12
More sensational science than ever before! New topics for 2016: Movie Monster Making, Freeze Frame, Nature’s Fury, and Star Warriors Academy II
A summer of education and adventure awaits your child at HMNS. Xplorations Summer Camps will be held at the main Houston Museum of Natural Science location and at HMNS Sugar Land.
Xplorations Summer Science Adventures are week-long, hands-on science summer camps featuring science activities for children ages 6 – 12. Camps are held Monday – Friday from 10 am – 3 pm. For an additional weekly fee, care is available before camp begins each day, from 8 – 10 am, and after camp ends, from 3 – 5:30 pm.
About the Camp
Summer 2016 Camp Schedule
Xplorations Summer Camps will be held at the main museum location the weeks of:
- May 31-June 3 (4 day camp week)
- June 6-10
- June 20-24
- June 27-July 1
- July 11-15
- July 18-22
- August 1-5
- August 8-12
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HOURS & ADMISSION
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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (last entry at 4:30 pm)
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (last entry at 5:30 pm)
Free Tuesdays (not available on Feb. 20 or May 7, 2024), 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (last entry at 7:30 pm)
Holiday hours may differ. Please check www.hmns.org/visit/hours-and-pricing for information. -
General Admission/Permanent Exhibits
- Adult Ticket: $25 (ages 12 and up); members are free
- Child Ticket: $16 (ages 3–11); members are free
- Children under age 2: FREE
- College Students with ID: $16
- Seniors (62+): $16
- Military (with ID): $16
- Groups (10+): $16
Directions & Parking
- Paid Parking
- Street Parking
- Parking is available in our 6-story garage located on Caroline just south of Hermann Drive. The parking garage is $10 for museum members and $30 for all others. Some free parking is available near the Museum entrance and in Hermann Park. Click here for details.
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