COCKRELL BUTTERFLY CENTER

HOUSTON, TX

Cockrell Butterfly Center is an indoor butterfly exhibit and educational facility located in Houston, Texas. The center is part of the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and it opened to the public in 1994. The facility features a 3-story glass-enclosed butterfly conservatory that houses thousands of live butterflies and other insects from around the world. Visitors can see the butterflies up close as they fly around the lush tropical vegetation, feeding on nectar and fruit.

In addition to the conservatory, the center has a variety of exhibits and displays that provide information on the life cycle, behavior, and diversity of butterflies and other insects. Visitors can also see live insect demonstrations and participate in hands-on activities that teach about insect anatomy and behavior.

The Cockrell Butterfly Center also offers educational programs for schools and groups, as well as special events and activities throughout the year. The center is open daily and is a popular destination for families, nature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the fascinating world of butterflies and insects.

COCKRELL BUTTERFLY CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HOUSTON TX. US MID #8404800332

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 7136394629
• website: http://www.hmns.org

COCKRELL BUTTERFLY CENTER
1 HERMANN CIRCLE DR
HOUSTON
TX
77030

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