The iguana is real, so please don't bother poking him with your butterfly glossary card to find out. The exhibition of larvae and pupae is not to be missed, especially if you've ever wondered where sci-fi writers come up with all of those nasty creatures. There are a number of stargazing programs at the in-house planetarium, as well as the obligatory laser light shows. Regularly updated star maps are available at the entrance to the planetarium. The Paleontology Hall and the Cullen Gallery of Mineral Science are nice examples of what this institution has to offer.
Parking can be a chore on weekends.
The best policy is to go early and park in the lot next door. Weekdays can be surprisingly full of schoolchildren on field trips, but the main attractions, like the Cockrell Center, are carefully monitored to avoid overcrowding. All rights reserved.