If you’re in Houston and have a little dinosaur fan in the family, these are the four dino-related places you must visit. Kids of all ages will enjoy these places as they are packed with interactive exhibits, and tons to see and learn! There’s an option for the youngest dino fans, the Travis Spark Park which is a dino-themed playground!
Texas is home to many awesome dinosaur-related spots, so if you happen to be visiting the state or want more of these places beyond the Houston city limits, check out our list of the Best Places to See Dinosaurs in Texas!
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5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
Houston Museum of Natural Science
The Morian Hall of Paleontology is packed with prehistoric beasts and the awesome displays are not standing in a row like every other museum, they are in action- chasing, eating, and escaping! The Hall will amaze the entire family which will embark on a prehistoric safari that includes the grand saga of human evolution– from tree-climbing australopithecines to courageous mammoth-hunters!2
400 College Blvd, Clute, TX, USA
Brazosport Museum
Get close to raptors, allosaurus, a megalodon jaw, and other fossils! Families will learn about these fantastic animals through exhibits, objects, and more! The museum is home to exhibits that include dinosaurs, fossils, mammoth bones, a Megaladon jaw, rocks, minerals, and a very impressive sea shell collection. There’s also an awesome interactive discovery area for children!3
13016 University Blvd. Sugar Land, Texas 77479
Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land
The Paleo hall features several dinos including a Triceratops, Ankylosaurus, and Stegosaurus, as well as many exquisite fossils from the Paleozoic era arranged in chronological order! The large collection of Trilobites, extinct Arthropods, Stenopterygius, Holzmaden, and a sea crocodile will fascinate visitors of all ages!4
3311 Beauchamp Street, Houston, TX