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Hours and Admission

The Museum of Nature & Science consists of several buildings all located in Fair Park, Dallas. The Nature Building is located at 3535 Grand Avenue, the Science Building is located at 1318 South Second Avenue and the Planetarium Building is located at 1620 First Avenue.

Museum Hours

Nature Building, Science Building and Planetarium:
10am-5pm Monday-Saturday, Noon-5pm Sunday

Tickets available for purchase:
Science Building and Planetarium Box Offices:
10am-5pm Monday-Saturday, Noon-5pm Sunday

Nature Building Box Office:
10am-3pm Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday, Noon-5pm Sunday

Holiday Hours

  • Regular operation on Memorial Day (May 25), Independence Day (July 4) and Labor Day (September 7)
  • Closed Thanksgiving Day (November 26), Christmas Day (December 25), and New Years Day (January 1)
  • Open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Years Eve (December 31)

In the event of inclement weather, please call 214-428-5555

Admission Prices

Members of the Museum of Nature & Science always receive free admission to the permanent exhibition halls. For membership information, click here.

ADMISSION
 
General
Exhibits
IMAX®
Planetarium
General Exhibits /
IMAX® combo
Adult (18y-61y)
$9.50
$7.00
$3.50
$15.50
Child (3y-11y)
$6.00
$6.00
$3.50
$11.00
Youth (12y-17y)
$8.00
$6.00
$3.50
$13.00
Student (18+ with ID)
$8.00
$6.00
$3.50
$13.00
Senior (62+)
$8.00
$6.00
$3.50
$13.00
Adult Member
Free
$6.00
$2.50
$6.00
Child Member
Free
$5.00
$2.50
$5.00
Youth Member
Free
$5.00
$2.50
$5.00
Student Member
Free
$5.00
$2.50
$5.00
Senior Member
Free
$5.00
$2.50
$5.00
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Click here for pricing on our special exhibition, The Science of Spying

Military personnel and their families receive a $2 discount off MNS general admission, IMAX® and Planetarium shows. Tickets must be purchased at the box office with Military ID. Discounted pricing also available for The Science of Spying exhibit .

Museum parking is always free, except during the State Fair. There are multiple lots located directly across from and near the Museum.

Public Transportation
Transportation to MNS is also available via DART. Please visit www.dart.org for more information.


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Hall of State
Museum of Nature and Science
The African American Museum
Texas Discovery Gardens
The Women's Museum

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