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Cockrell Butterfly Center

1 Hermann Circle Drive, Houston, TX (The Museum District)
713-639-4629
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As featured in 3 days in Houston
Ranked #2 of 34 activities in Houston
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Science Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Next to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the glass-enclosed butterfly habitat includes a simulated rainforest and thousands of colorful... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Lawrence, Kansas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Our family had some time open before a family event and decided to spend it at the Cockrell Butterfly Center at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. I would have loved to see more of the museum, but time was limited so we narrowed our focus to the flutterbys (as my family calls them). We made the correct decision! The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

I visited here before heading back home. The butterfly center is located at the back past the McDonald's. There are other exhibits you can see, but I didn't have time. I didn't realize this when I went, but this is a popular place for school groups, but they were well behaved and didn't distract from my experience. I was surprised... More

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atlanta, ga
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

My sister recommended visiting this place and I was so glad we did! As soon as we entered the area where the butterflies live, I had one land on my hand and stayed there thru the entire experience! It seems so surreal having this beautiful area and all these lovely butterflies floating around. I took lots and lots of pictures... More

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Let me start by admitting that I am afraid of butterflies. Seriously afraid. I know it's freakish and I can't explain it, but after living in Houston for 3 years, I finally took the challenge from my family and made my way inside. The beginning of the exhibit takes you "museum style" through vignettes about the life of insects. It... More

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Omaha
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

What a treat! This is a 3 level structure that you work your way down from the top on a spiral walk way. There must have been at least 2,000 butterfies. I have been to several other very nice butterfly exhibits, but this one puts them all into another class. I will definetly be going to this exhibit everytime I... More

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Houston, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

I don't think I've ever seen a kid (real or at heart) not enjoy this place. It's kept humid, so your hair will get completely destroyed. Don't be surprised, but don't miss it either.

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See 9 more reviews by Frances C for Houston
Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

WEAR RED!!! The butterflies are more likely to land on you. This is just a really neat place to visit, there is lots of interesting displays leading up to going out an seeing the butterflies. There is also a really awesome looking Iguana in there, and a nice water fall. If you have children, have them wear red, and take... More

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See 9 more reviews by toballou for Houston
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

If you have a little girl that loves butterflies, then this is the place for you! Or, if you just enjoy walking through a peaceful rainforest butterfly garden, then I recommend it. As soon as we opened the door to enter, our daughter was in awe. The butterflies are very active and it has been years since I had been,... More

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Houston, Texas, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013 via mobile

It was pretty good, they had interesting displays and facts about insects before you go into the butterfly dome. In 2012 I went to Galveston Moody Gardens and they have what I thought was a much nicer jungle full of butterflies. In addition they had monkeys and all sorts of jungle birds. I recommend that over this place.

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Tipp City, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

We enjoyed the butterfly center. Lots of different species that you're probably not going to see in your back yard. They give you an identification chart to help you id the different ones you see. The staff were around to answer questions and provide more insight on the butterflys. The exhibit is part of the Natural Science Museum, but we... More

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