Exhibits feature space science plus geology, archaeology, and
natural history. In Hermann Park. Admission fee. Of special
interest are:
Burke Baker Planetarium- 232-seat planetarium can reproduce
celestial patterns as they would be seen from any point on earth or
in space. Fly into a black hole! Zoom through constellations faster
than the speed of light! Celestial shows (fee) Mon. - Fri. 1, 2,
& 3 p.m.; Sat., Sun. every half-hour 1 - 3:30 p.m. Weekend
evenings feature entertaining rock and roll laser shows (fee).
Planetarium also houses an array of scientific exhibits. For ticket
and show information, 713/639-4629.
Cockrell Butterfly Center-A six-story glass cone houses some
2,000 live butterflies flying freely amid a tropical rain forest.
Visitors can stroll within the 25,000 square-foot area to view
flowers, medicinal plants, giant trees, a 40-ft. water-fall, and
scores of exotic butterflies. Open daily. For information, call
713/639-4600.
Lillie and Roy Cullen Gallery of Earth Science-Displays the Sams
Collection of more than 600 rare mineral specimens and hundreds of
gemstones, which are among the finest specimens in the world. Also
the Cockrell Hall of Minerals with some of the world's best
examples of gems and minerals from around the globe. There's a Hall
of Fluorescent Minerals, and a Hall of Gems and Jewelry.
Wortham IMAX Theatre-Features exciting films projected onto
six-story-tall screen. Shows are hourly Mon. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 8
p.m.; Fri. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun., noon - 8 p.m.
Information, 713/639-4629.