Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

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4501 Woodway Dr
Houston, TX 77024
A 155-acre nature sanctuary just west of downtown Houston. Five miles of walking trails through forest, meadow, and pond habitats offer opportunities to see frogs, turtles, and other wildlife. The Nature Center houses a Nature Shop, restrooms, and Discovery Room which includes aquariums, microscopes, and interactive exhibits. Grounds: Open Daily 7 am to dusk; Building: Open Daily 9 am - 4 pm, except major holidays. Admission free; parking is $5 with free parking on Thursdays and for Arboretum Members; donations appreciated.

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Jennifer A.
6/22/2025

I love the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. It's so peaceful and serene and it's such a treat seeing all the native flora and reading about how it's all preserved and protected. My favorite is...

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Keandra P.
8/12/2025

I came here for the first time on a guided walk with a group of women. The trail and grounds are pretty sprawling. There an inner loop that's shaded and covered by trees for sunny hot days. And...

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James A.
7/3/2025

Located inside Memorial Park, the Houston Arboretum provides over five miles of nature trails, and a modern nature center houses a variety of educational materials, providing teachings to over...

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Betsy R.
6/26/2025

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR TODDLERS! I arrived at Noon with a 2 year old in tow for the Discovery Room experience. It was closed! Never mentions this on the website. I went to the gift shop to ask...

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David W.
12/29/2024

This 155 acre urban park provides an experience like no other in Houston. It's an impressively planned feat by nearly all criteria: Is it beautiful? Yup, especially since I came directly from the...

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