Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Pearland

"Dinosaurs at the Houston Museum of Natural Science (Houston Museum District) Next up, I recommend going to the Museum of Natural Science, which in particular has an excellent new dinosaur hall, fancy displays about drilling for oil, and a beautiful butterfly garden. But on your way, don’t miss the Mecom Fountain, which is one of the most photographed spots in the city, and is a particular favorite for newly weds, quinceañeras, prom goers, and drunk Rice University students. Just watch out for all the cars."

"The Houston Museum of Natural Science was founded in 1909 and is committed to preserving and advancing the general knowledge of natural science and inspiring tourists to take an interest in the topic. It is one of the most visited museums in the United States. This is no surprise as the museum has a range of initiatives, programs, and exhibitions covering various subjects including astronomy and space science."

"Or perhaps you want to head to the Health Museum takes kids on an interactive, Magic School Bus-like exploration through the human body, letting them identify their personality, view their internal organs, see what they will look like in 30 years and much more! AFTERNOON: Head over to Hermann Park. This 445-acre urban park is the perfect place to spend a day with kids, whether it’s riding the train along Hermann Park Railroad, pedal boating on McGovern Lake or enjoying a peaceful picnic inside the McGovern Centennial Gardens. Or if you're looking for a more rustic outdoor experience, check out the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, where miles of trails and different habitats make for a fun afternoon of exploration."

"Officially named the John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science, this interactive and innovative museum in Houston has been fueling families’ curiosity about health and science since it opened in 1996. Among the museum’s permanent exhibits is the popular Amazing Body Gallery, where visitors are surrounded by larger-than-life representations of organs and body parts, such as a 22-foot-tall backbone and rib cage, a 12-foot-tall beating heart, and a 10-foot-tall brain in which guests can play memory games. Other attractions include a theater and the DeBakey Cell Lab, an interactive lab experience available in English and Spanish."

"Seeking to instill in young people an appreciation of the human body and a high regard for health, this museum (affiliated with Texas Medical Center) takes..."

"Based at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Cockrell Butterfly Center and Brown Hall of Entomology offers visitors a fascinating insight into the world of butterflies and insects. The center features a variety of exhibits, displays and presentations, and is one of the top places to go in Houston. The Rainforest Conservancy, a spectacular three-story glass structure with a 50-foot waterfall filled with exotic plants and living butterflies is especially popular, and vast exhibition halls showcase some of the world’s largest and weirdest arthropods."

"Step into an indoor rainforest at the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Cockrell Butterfly Center. In a three-story glass structure, you’ll appreciate the spectacle of hundreds of butterflies flitting around. This is one of the best things to do on a rainy day with children in Houston."

"The Houston Museum of Natural Science is Houston’s favorite museum for people of all ages. See the Cullen Hall of Gems & Minerals, take in a show at the planetarium, and definitely stop by the Butterfly Center. General admission is $25 for adults, and $16 for kids."

"AFTERNOON: The Houston Museum of Natural Science, one of the most visited museums in the U.S., features the Wortham IMAX Theatre, Burke Baker Planetarium, Cockrell Butterfly Center, permanent exhibit halls and traveling exhibitions. One of the best discovery places for kids and adults alike."

"The Colombus-based creamery serves dozens of unique flavors using ingredients absent of dyes, synthetic flavorings, or store-bought mixes. Some of their delectable flavors include: Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate Flecks, Pumpkin Cake Roll, Middle West Whiskey & Pecans, Brown Butter Almond Brittle, and Lemon & Blueberries Parfait, just to give you a taste. In addition to seasonal flavors mixed in with the time of year, Jeni’s offers multiple dairy free and vegan options, including: Cold Brew with Coconut Cream, Frosé Sorbet, and the so apropos, Texas Sheet Cake."

"Taking over the former Carter & Cooley Co. space, the national chain that started in Ohio has taken the Heights by storm with its creative and chef-like flavors. There's salted peanut butter with chocolate flecks, brown butter almond cake, and gooey butter cake, along with frozen yogurt, like rainbow buttermilk, and dairy-free offerings, like cold brew with coconut cream."

"This French-inspired delight is the perfect way to start off your day!. The French House offers classic breakfast favorites, including quiches, french toast, pancakes, waffles, and more, all made to perfection. Pair one of these items with a cup of fresh-brewed coffee or a cappuccino to satisfy those morning cravings."

"The French are notorious for speaking the language of love and at this Uptown Park restaurant, Chef Philippe Verpiand’s does just that. Impress your date by ordering up classic dishes like foie gras, coq au vin, escargot and duck à l’orange or stick with more comfortable offerings like the vegetable risotto, roasted chicken or salmon steak. Consider dropping in for brunch for a less traditional date, because Etoile serves some excellent brunch items like gruyere omelettes, benedicts, and croque madames."

"You don’t ordinarily think of this oh-so-French brasserie as a place to dine outdoors. But the Uptown Park roost is a hit with Europeans more inclined to forgo air conditioning than typical Texans. And, yet, when the weather is nice Etoile’s quaint patio provides a front row seat to Uptown comings and goings and entree chef Philippe Verpiand’s fab French fare."

"2517 Airline Drive; 2421 South Wayside Drive; 917 Southmore Avenue. The joys of this cozy tres leches haven are known from Houston to Pasadena. This bakeshop may indeed be a chain, but it’s still one of the most down-home, authentic Mexican bakeries you’ll find out there."

"El Bolillo Bakery has one of the largest varieties of Tres Leches cakes that can be chosen from every day. El Bolillo Bakery has a variety of Bolillos which is one of the staple bread for the Hispanic community. Every day at El Bolillo Bakery there is something new so stop by and explore their bakery for the freshest of bread."

"<p>Many customers claim El Bolillo to be the best Mexican bakery in the city. They are known for their fresh bread, pastries and desserts. (Photo: El Bolillo Bakery)</p>"