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The Houston Museum of Natural SciencevsChildren's Museum Houston
The Houston Museum of Natural Science and Children's Museum of Houston are both highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Children's Museum of Houston scores slightly better than The Houston Museum of Natural Science. Children's Museum of Houston comes in at 85 with praise from 6 reviews including Michelin Guide, Where and Fodor's.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Where
Condé Nast Traveler
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
One Hermann Circle Drive, Houston, TX 77030
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Fodor's "You've got to hand it to this Houston museum for expanding the definition of traditional science programming with recent blockbuster shows on jeweler Fulco Verdura." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"World-class traveling exhibits - on everything from Medici gems to Mayan civilization - have always been a big part of the attraction at this stellar museum." Full review
Where "This striking location offers both special and permanent exhibitions and even houses an IMAX 3D theater." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Massive home to dinosaurs, gems and more." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Situated in the Museum District near the Houston Zoo, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Holocaust Museum, the Houston Museum of Natural Science offers a variety of permanent exhibits...." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This museum is one of the country's most visited. It houses the Cockrell Butterfly Center...other exhibits examine astronomy, Native American culture, paleontology, Texas wildlife, and more. "
Houston Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's "Among its permanent exhibits are a hall of paleontology featuring ancient skeletons...a dazzling array of gems and minerals; a state-of-the-art, interactive display on the production of energy" Full review
Children's Museum Houston Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Fodor's Where
Michelin Guide U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
1500 Binz Street, Houston, TX 77004
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Lonely Planet "Walking distance from Hermann Park is this activity-filled museum, where little ones can make tortillas in a Mexican village or draw in an open-air art studio." Full review
Afar Magazine "Your kids will love the Children's Museum of Houston, and you'll enjoy visiting the Museum District." Full review
Fodor's " Located in the Museum District, just a short stroll from Hermann Park, the Children's Museum of Houston offers fun, hands-on exhibits and activities for children of all ages. " Full review
Where "This giant museum is composed of over a dozen exhibits for kids of all ages (and maybe some adults, too)." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Hands-on exhibits in the Technikids Gallery show everyday applications of science through experimentation." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"Exhibits include the Tot*Spot, for kids up to 35 months old...older kids will enjoy exhibits like Invention Convention, a mini engineering workshop, or EcoStation, an indoor/outdoor area." Full review
Frommer's "The hugely popular children's destination hits the sweet spot between fun and learning, with tons of hands-on activities packed into a colorful, 90,000 square-foot facility" Full review
