Science Explorer Pass
Expiration: Must start using within 60 days of purchase
Keep your child's mind sharp with the Science Explorer Pass. You'll receive admission to three great science museums, specifically designed to activate the innate curiosity for the world around us and inside of us. This pass includes:
- Houston Museum of Natural Science Exhibit Hall Entry
- Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land Admission
- The Health Museum Admission
- The Health Museum Gift Shop Discount Offer
- Houston Arboretum and Nature Center Nature Shop Discount Offer
Pass must be used within 60 days of purchase and is valid for 45 days from first redemption.
Refund Policy: - If canceled 24 hours after initial purchase date, full refund allowed regardless of purchase month. - If canceled within the same calendar month of purchase date, full refund allowed. - If canceled outside the same calendar month of purchase date, no refund allowed.
Adult
$34.95
Child
$32.95
Science Explorer Pass
Keep your child's mind sharp with the Science Explorer Pass. You'll receive admission to three great science museums, specifically designed to activate the innate curiosity for the world around us and inside of us. This pass includes: - Houston Museum of Natural Science Exhibit Hall Entry - Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land Admission - The Health Museum Admission - The Health Museum Gift Shop Discount Offer - Houston Arboretum and Nature Center Nature Shop Discount Offer Pass must be used within 60 days of purchase and is valid for 45 days from first redemption.
Price
$32.95 - $34.95
Included Venues
See locations on an interactive map.
What's Included
- 20% Off Arboretum Nature Shop Purchases
🦖 Houston Museum of Natural Science (Houston, TX) – 2 Penny Machines + 1 Token Machine – 16 Designs
Location:
5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77004
📞 (713) 639-4629 | 🌐 HMNS Website
Where to Find It:
All penny and token machines are in the main entrance causeway, on the right-hand side.
Machine 8: near the information desk.
Machine 9 & Token Machine 2: ~20 feet further down the hall.
Cost:
Penny Machines: $1 per coin (cash) OR 8 for $5 (cash/credit).
Token Machine: $5 each, or $15 for 4.
🎨 Designs Available (16 Pennies + 4 Tokens)
Machine 8 (8-die, 2020)
✅ / ⬜ 747 with Space Shuttle on top
✅ / ⬜ T-Rex
✅ / ⬜ Butterfly
✅ / ⬜ Triceratops
✅ / ⬜ Bust of Nefertiti
✅ / ⬜ Rhino
✅ / ⬜ “I ♥ Science” with Lithium atom
✅ / ⬜ Longhorn
Machine 9 (8-die, 2020)
✅ / ⬜ Soyuz spacecraft over Earth
✅ / ⬜ Hadrosaur
✅ / ⬜ Butterfly
✅ / ⬜ Polar Bear
✅ / ⬜ Aztec Statue
✅ / ⬜ Brontosaurus
✅ / ⬜ Swinging Pendulum Ball
✅ / ⬜ Skeleton, Leaf & Beaker
Token Machine 2 (front + back)
✅ / ⬜ Moon Landing
✅ / ⬜ Tyrannosaurus Rex
✅ / ⬜ Cockrell Butterfly Center
✅ / ⬜ Hall of Ancient Egypt
Back design (all): Museum name + Space Shuttle, Butterfly & 3D glasses.
Retired Machines & Tokens
Retired penny machines included themed sets: astronomy (Haley’s Comet, Saturn), dinosaurs (Stegosaurus, Velociraptor), butterflies, saints/religious themes, and ocean life (Octopus, Lanternfish).
Retired Token Machine 1 featured Monarch Butterfly & Tyrannosaurus Rex designs.
📝 Collector Tip
Even when machines are down, the gift shop sells PennyCollector albums, and you might find discounted older HMNS coin books. Machines take bills or card for bulk sets, so no extra quarters needed.
⭐ Fun Fact – Houston, TX
The HMNS houses one of the world’s oldest astrolabes (1554) recovered from a Spanish shipwreck off Padre Island.
📊 Progress Tracker
Pressed so far: ⬜ 0 | ⬜ 1–4 | ⬜ 5–8 | ⬜ 9–12 | ⬜ 13–16 of 16 designs
Trail Completion: Part of the Houston Metro Trail and the Science & Space Collector Challenge.
🎯 Why This Stop Matters
With two 8-die machines plus tokens, HMNS offers one of the largest hauls in a single Texas museum. Themes cover dinosaurs, space, ancient cultures, and science—perfect for building a well-rounded set.
✨ PennyTrail Pro Tip
Press your “I ♥ Science” penny and snap it with the museum’s giant pendulum exhibit for a clever #MyPennyTrail shot.
What's Included
- Houston Museum Of Natural Science General Admission
What's Included
- Houston Museum Of Natural Science At Sugar Land Admission
What's Included
- The Health Museum General Admission
- 10% Off Purchase At Gift Shop