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The Cockrell Butterfly Center Admission in Houston

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When visiting the Houston Museum of Natural Science, take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of the butterflies and insects at the Cockrell Butterfly Center and Brown Hall of Entomology. The entrance ticket admits you to both exhibits where you can see both live and preserved specimens, and learn about them with interactive games and displays. Explore a rain forest environment with a 3-floor butterfly habitat, get a close look at a range of insects, and visit a play area for kids.
  • Entrance ticket to Cockrell Butterfly Center at Houston Museum of Natural Science
  • Stroll through the 3-story rain forest exhibit to observe butterflies and plants up close
  • Learn all about insects in the Brown Hall of Entomology
  • Let the kids play with educational games in the Land of Beeyond
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Guide
2/5/2022 - 12/31/2022
Monday:10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
During your visit to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, head to the Cockrell Butterfly Center and show your entrance ticket to enter the exhibit.

Walk through a three-story glass structure that simulates a tropical rain forest, complete with a 50-foot waterfall. The glass-enclosed rain forest is home to exotic flowering plants and thousands of live butterflies that flutter around the exhibit.

Continue to the Brown Hall of Entomology to view live insects, mounted specimens, and larger-than-life insect models. In the displays, search for camouflaged creatures, watch leaf cutter ants at work, learn how insects can help solve crimes, see giant wasp nests, and check out some of Houston’s largest cockroaches. 

Peek into an entomologist’s lab for a close look at insect specimens and listen to interviews with working entomologists. Learn about butterfly-friendly gardens, backyard beekeeping, and ways to control mosquitoes.

In the Chrysalis Corner, have the chance to see butterflies emerge from their chrysalis and dry their wings, then get released into the rain forest. Kids enjoy the The Land of Beeyond on the main level, where they can play in a giant beehive, make insect rubbings, read insect picture books, and put together puzzles.
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Enter 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.
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Admission Ticket Included
  • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Houston Museum of Natural Science
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during The Cockrell Butterfly Center Admission in Houston?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
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What is the policy on sanitization during The Cockrell Butterfly Center Admission in Houston?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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What is the social distancing policy during The Cockrell Butterfly Center Admission in Houston?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during The Cockrell Butterfly Center Admission in Houston?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
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Butterfly Mom
Stephanie_C
, Jul 2022
Nice visit with Mom! Lovely day inside out. Rainy Houston and beautiful butterflies. Great weather in the arboretum .
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star-5
Butterflies!!
Erin_T
, Jul 2022
I had a wonderful day at the museum. The rain forest was incredibly fun. What a lasting and memorable experience we had.
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star-5
Educational and beautiful
Anthony_D
, Jul 2022
I love how you walk in an area where you can educate yourself in the variety of different insects species before you get to the rainforest where all the live butterflies are located.
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def go if you are thinking about it
Irais_F
, Jul 2022
it was cool looking at the insects and bugs. but the butterfly dome was super fun. very humid at the top tho but once u get down it’s nice and cool
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star-5
Immerse yourself in nature
Lacey_A
, Jul 2022
It was a very beautiful and engaging experience. We will definitely be back to see this exhibit and museum again.
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Loved the blue...
Angela_S
, Jun 2022
Loved the blue butterflies and the space for all of them!!!!!! 10/10 would recommend to a friend. Had a great time
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Toddler fun
Sara_B
, Jun 2022
Fun day with the butterflies. Love the waterfall. Great for toddlers with plenty of toddler size activity.
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If you go…
April_H
, Jun 2022
Loved this. So magical of a place!! Will go back! I will say, don’t bring your kids if they are scared of butterflies, it’s a little awkward for the people who do. Plus they can potentially injure them. Also, not letting kids just “grab” a butterfly. Limited amounts of kids should be a thing, in my opinion but amazing place!!
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star-5
Great visit to see butterflies
Katherine_N
, Jun 2022
Beautiful place full of exotic plants and butterflies. Loved having butterflies land on me and stay there while touring the rainforest
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The butterflies were...
Greg_D
, Jun 2022
The butterflies were amazing ; however it was very confusing how to enter the exhibit not very clear on signage ; also there were a large group of prom kids and parents who were stopping and taking pics blocking the walkway there should I have been an attendant in the exhibit to prevent the continually blocked path
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Misleading
Donald_F
, Jun 2022
I purchased on line thinking it was going to work like other online ticket sites. No. Downloaded a paper that still makes you stand in line for over 30-45 minutes to get the actual tickets. Complete rip-off and extremely misleading.
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star-5
Relaxing
John_S
, Jun 2022
Such a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere! I enjoyed every second! I cannot for my next visit, I’ll be sure to bring my professional camera !
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Good trip
Cynthia_R
, Jun 2022
Had a good trip short but sweet parking was rough but overall it was good. Nothing else to say about this trip
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The experience was...
Ann_C
, May 2022
The experience was amazing! Very educational and beautiful! A Rice Paper butterfly landed on my granddaughters dress. We were mesmerized watching it sit there for several minutes. My granddaughter did not want to leave and has been asking to go back for another visit! Very special!!❤️
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I bought 2 tickets online...
Yasmin_S
, May 2022
I bought 2 tickets online and when I got there I was told they were sold out… the guy at the front was no help and basically told me I would have to come back the next day and I asked what happens if they sell out again and I was told to come early so it doesn’t happen…
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star-5
Awesome!
rrc2rxcmgx
, May 2022
Great fun! Even saved a butterfly from being squished. Overall had a wonderful time, will go again for sure.
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star-5
Best Butterfly exhibit
Melanie_P
, May 2022
Such a beautiful and amazing place would love to go back again someday. Staff was great and friendly and the price can’t be beat
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Just buy at the counter
Kerry_B
, Apr 2022
Just buy the tickets at the counter… you have to wait there to show them your Viator receipt anyways. It’s not like you but online abd get to skip the line. You still have to wait in the line like everyone else wo tickets.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Beautiful Butterflies
Denise_M
, Apr 2022
Love the vertical display of plants and waterfalls. So many active butterflies. Beautiful exhibit!🦋
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star-5
Great experience
Maureen_E
, Apr 2022
Easy registration, easy access and museum was awesome and interesting! Insect displays were very interesting, well organized and somewhat interactive.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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