Based at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Cockrell Butterfly Center and Brown Hall of Entomology offers visitors a fascinating insight into the world of butterflies and insects. The center features a variety of exhibits, displays and presentations, and is one of the top places to go in Houston.

The Rainforest Conservancy, a spectacular three-story glass structure with a 50-foot waterfall filled with exotic plants and living butterflies is especially popular, and vast exhibition halls showcase some of the world’s largest and weirdest arthropods. If you are looking for things to do in Houston TX for nature lovers, this is a fascinating place to visit. Friday’s are “Feeding Frenzy” time, and visitors can enjoy Small Talk Tuesdays, where some of the center’s live collections are taken out for a walk.

5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX, Phone: 713-639-4629

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