Hours and Location Map
Nature awaits! - Come escape the hustle and bustle of the city for some time in a natural oasis.
 The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is a 155 acre nature sanctuary with 5 miles of walking trails, an Interpretive center which includes a Discovery Room with hands-on activities and exhibits, a Nature Gift Shop, Reference Library, and classrooms.
Admission is free, however, donations are needed and appreciated to help us maintain and enhance sanctuary grounds as well as provide information about the natural world to people of all ages. Please consider giving a donation or becoming an Arboretum supporter by joining as a member.
Check our calendar of events for information on upcoming programs and classes!
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Open 7 days/week |
| Grounds & Trails |
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Building |
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Nature Shop |
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Discovery Room |
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Mondays* |
| 2008 Building Closures |
May 26
July 4 & 5
September 1
November 27 & 28
December 25 & 26
December 31
January 1, 2009 |
| * Please note: Groups wishing to visit the Discovery Room must make reservations. Tuesdays — Fridays, the Discovery Room may be closed during the day for scheduled school programs. Please call to check availability. |
Costs
| Admission |
No admission fee, donations appreciated |
The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is one of the few educational attractions in Houston which does not charge an admission fee. As a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, we rely on donations from members, individual supporters, foundations and corporations to fund our education programs and to preserve and enhance this 155 acre nature sanctuary. Please consider joining as a member or volunteer or making a contribution. |
| Tours on Weekends |
No tour fee, donations appreciated |
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| Map |
Please see notes about construction below. |
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NOTE: Traffic and construction on the Interstate 10 may cause detours. For more information check the Houston TranStar Incidents & Road Closures webpage or view the Houston Transtar RealTime Construction Closure Map
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