Tickets
Purchase tickets in advance of your visit or at the main museum entrance.
Closures
The museum is closed for major holidays and during UT Football home games, as well as for occasional private events. In 2024, the museum will be closed on the following dates:
Saturday, August 31
Saturday, September 14
Saturday, September 21
Saturday, September 28
Saturday, October 19
Saturday, November 9
Saturday, November 23
Thursday, November 28
Friday, November 29
Tuesday, December 24
Wednesday, December 25
Thursday, December 26
Tuesday, December 31
Wednesday, January 1
Admission to the Museum
General Admission - $10.00
Discount Admission - $3.00-6.00
- Ages 5-17 and 65+ ($6)
- Non-UT students with Student ID ($6)
- Museums for All (SNAP required) ($3)
Free Admission
- Texas Science & Natural History Museum Members
- NARM and ASTC Members
- UT staff, faculty and students with current ID
- Ages 4 and under
- Active military with current ID
- Family members of active military (with ID) from May 18 to September 2, 2024 (Blue Star Museums)
Museum Hours
Tuesday to Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays
*The museum is card only.
We do not accept cash.
Getting Here
Get driving directions, information about public transportation, parking options and more.
Accessibility
The museum is committed to making its exhibits, programs and services accessible to everyone.
Group Tours
Bring your class, scout troop or family to the museum! Registered groups from 10 to 200 enjoy discounted rates.
Museum Map
See which exhibits are on each floor of the museum and where restrooms and water fountains are located.