Mission: The mission of the Houston Museum of Natural Science shall be to preserve and advance the general knowledge of natural science, to enhance in individuals the knowledge of and delight in natural science and related subjects, and to maintain and promote a museum of the first class. The Museum is a major science learning center with over a half million school children visiting annually, including every fourth grade and seventh grade class in the Houston Independent School District. (Less)

Houston Museum of Natural Science is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1948, and donations are tax-deductible.