Discovery Room

Open daily from 9 am – 4 pm

Get to know the Arboretum’s many habitats in the Discovery Room! Explore life in a Wetland, search for Woodland creatures, crawl through the Prairie underground, see who calls the Savanna home, and follow the Bayou as it meanders along the floor.

On weekdays, between 9 am and 1 pm, the Discovery Room may be reserved for Field Trips or group reservations. Please contact our Nature Center at 713-681-8433 to confirm it is open before your visit.

The Nature Center building, including the Discovery Room, is closed on most major holidays. Click here for a full list of closures.

Tips for a fun visit:

  • Be curious!
  • Be respectful of the live animals.
  • No food, drink, or pets in the Discovery Room.
  • After your visit, go outside and explore the trails

Support the Houston Arboretum

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization which depends on donations to support nature education and conservation programs for Houstonians of all ages.

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The Woodway Entrance will be closed to the public March 28-31 for the Texas Children's Houston Open. Please use the 610 Entrance during this time.The Nature Center building will be closed Sunday, March 31 for Easter. The trails, outdoor restrooms, and Nature Playscape will remain open.
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