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Burke Baker Planetarium

Burke Baker Planetarium
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Type of Site
Buildings & Monuments, Museums
Neighborhood
Downtown
Interests That Apply
Math, Science, Technology
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Price: $5-$10
$6 adults; $4 seniors (62+), children (3-11), and students (w/ID); free for children under 3.
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Water/Drinks: Available on site or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks Dinner Lunch
Restrooms: Available
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Burke Baker Planetarium

Laser light shows that are out of this world


Family Time Must See

Address: Phone:
1 Hermann Circle Drive
(inside Museum of Natural Science)
Houston, TX 77030
+1 713 639 4629

Description

Enjoy an educational outing that is out of this world. Its convenient location inside the Museum of Natural Science helps you turn this outing into a full day of entertainment. There is a McDonald's to satisfy your stomach and a gift shop for picking up souvenirs. Regular astronomy shows run throughout the day, but the laser light shows presented in the evenings are simply amazing.


What you should know before visiting Burke Baker Planetarium

Times & Dates

Open Hours: noon-5p M-Su
Notes: Close time signifies last show of the day. Close times extended to 5pm during weekdays that fall under the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Check website for exact days.
Visit Time: 1hr-1.5hr
Best Time to Visit: Mornings during the school year.
Why Best: It tends to be somewhat quieter.
Average Wait Time: 0-15min
Notes: Waiting time depends on how many people are visiting the museum complex that day. If it's during holidays or special events, then there may be crowds and some wait time. This is a lot of activity.
Price: $5-$10
Price Notes: $6 adults; $4 seniors (62+), children (3-11), and students (w/ID); free for children under 3.
Payment Types: VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX, DISCOVER

Exposure

Indoor with climate control.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car Motorbike/Scooter
Notes: METRORAIL is available within the museum district.
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: $5-$10
Notes: $5 all day.


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