Cockrell Butterfly Center

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5555 Hermann Park Dr
Houston, TX 77030
+1 (713) 639-4629
http://www.hmns.org
Next to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the glass-enclosed butterfly habitat includes a simulated rainforest and thousands of colorful butterflies. A dramatic 50-foot waterfall and exotic plants transport visitors.

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Tiziana A.
1/2/2026

I love it! We took with us my 3 year old godson, so I didn't have as much time to admire the butterflies as I normally would. Despite the brief visit, I plan to return soon to explore more. We...

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Andrea H.
2/26/2025

The Cockrell Butterfly Center is part of the Natural Museum of Science complex in Houston. Fortunately, you can buy tickets as a bundle to see a variety of things or as a single item to see just...

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Brandea B.
9/5/2025

It's absolutely beautiful in here. I loved seeing the different species & capture their beauty! I went on a Monday afternoon, and it wasn't too busy. Lots of space for little ones to roam around!...

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Gary W.
10/8/2025

Cockrell Butterfly Center is not just butterfly centric, but provides a world of information on arthropods, reptiles, and unique species of the world in addition to information specifically...

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James A.
8/4/2024

The Cockrell Butterfly Conservatory located at the Houston Museum of Natural Science has 1,500 live butterflies living in a 3 story biodome. The last time we were in Houston, we noticed this...

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