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THE HEALTH MUSEUM
The Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Drive, is located across the street from Hermann Park. The museum is an interactive science learning center dedicated to its mission to “foster wonder and curiosity about health, medical science, and the human body.” More than 180,000 annual visitors, including 22,000 school children, benefit from the museum’s health and science…
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PEDAL BOAT LAGOON AND DOCK
Hermann Park’s Pedal Boat Lagoon is the starting point for pedal boat rides on McGovern Lake. Boaters get up close and personal with the many ducks and water fowl that call Hermann Park home, as well as fish swimming below the surface. The cost is $13 per boat for 30 minutes. Boats accommodate up to…
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MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE
Miller Outdoor Theatre offers one of the most diverse seasons of professional entertainment of any Houston performance venue. Theater-goers can take in a show in the covered seating area or enjoy a performance and picnic on the hillside. All performances at Miller Theatre are family-friendly and free of charge. Visit the Miller Outdoor Theatre website for a…
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MCGOVERN CENTENNIAL GARDENS
1500 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004 In celebration of Hermann Park’s 100th birthday in 2014, the 15-acre site where the Houston Garden Center previously stood was transformed into the new McGovern Centennial Gardens. The Gardens delight visitors with traditional features like a rose garden, and new areas to explore such as an interactive family garden,…
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MARY GIBBS AND JESSE H. JONES REFLECTION POOL
One of the most popular features in Hermann Park, the Mary Gibbs and Jesse H. Jones Reflection Pool measures 740 feet long and 80 feet wide.
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LAKE PLAZA
Scenic Lake Plaza, renovated in 2008, is situated along the eastern edge of McGovern Lake and is adjacent to the main entrance to the Houston Zoo. The Plaza includes Kinder Station (the main station for the Hermann Park Train), the Hermann Park Conservancy Gift Shop, Pinewood Cafe, public restrooms, the Tiffany & Co. Foundation Bridge,…
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Kinder Station
Following a $2 million donation by the Kinder Foundation, Kinder Station was built as a new central rail station for the Hermann Park Railroad. Here, riders buy tickets and board the train for a 20-minute scenic trip on the Park’s train. The Hermann Park Conservancy Gift Shop is also located in Kinder Station.
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HOUSTON ZOO
The Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Drive, offers a 55-acre lush tropical landscape for more than 6,000 permanent animal residents. More than 1.86 million guests visit the Zoo each year to enjoy learning about a wide variety of animals and the ecosystems they live in. The Houston Zoo is a private, non-profit organization. For hours or…
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HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
One of the most visited museums in the country, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Drive, offers a world-class collection of permanent exhibits, including the Morian Hall of Paleontology, the Cockrell Butterfly Center, the Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals, John. P. McGovern Hall of the Americas, the Wiess Energy Hall, the Burke…
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HERMANN PARK RAILROAD
The Hermann Park Railroad has been a favorite with children for over 50 years. The train winds its way around the Park on a scenic tour, delighting riders of all ages. Riders can board at Kinder Station, the main stop for the train, or at one of three substations. The train drops off and picks…
