Houston Museum of Natural Science

• Miller Outdoor Theater

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  Free professional theater, music, dance and other performing arts shows in from June to October.

  Price

  Hillside (lawn) seating is always free, some shows have ticket seating under the pavilion, varies by show

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Museums

• The Health Museum

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  Formerly known as the "Museum of Health and Medical Sciences", this museum is affiliated with the Texas Medical Center. Explore human anatomy, the life of a germ, the human genome, and more.

  Hours

  Tue-Wed 9AM-5PM, Thu 9AM-7PM, Fri-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM

  Price

  $9 adults, $7 kids 3-12 and seniors, Th 2PM-7PM free

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• ZaSpa

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  A secluded, luxury spa located on the private 2nd floor of Hotel ZaZa Houston offering a variety of spa treatments for both men and women. Facilities include a pool and spa café.

  Hours

  Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM Sat 9AM-8PM Sun 9AM-7PM

  Price

  $60-295

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Other sites

• Japanese Garden

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  Designed by world-renowned Japanese landscape architect, Ken Nakajima, the garden was built to symbolize the friendship between the United States and Japan, and to recognize Houston's thriving Japanese community.

  Hours

  Mar 1-Oct 31: 9AM–6PM, Nov 1-Feb 28: 9AM–5PM

  Price

  free

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• Hermann Park

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  Approximately 455 acres (about half the size of Central Park in New York City). George Hermann gave the parkland to the City of Houston in 1914. It is accessible via the MetroRail. Encompasses the Miller Outdoor Theater, the Houston Zoo, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Hermann Park Golf Course.

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Museums

• Children's Museum of Houston

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  Fun, educational, hands-on museum featuring a whimsical courtyard with a rail caboose and a bayou river, and indoor exhibits with both a cultural and a scientific element.

  Hours

  Tue-Wed 9AM-6PM, Thu 10AM-8PM, Fri-Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun noon-6pm

  Price

  $12, Th 5PM-8PM free

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