Welcome to the International Owl Center
located in Houston, MN

We are open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 10:00 - 4:00 with programs at 11:00 and 2:00. Programs are normally about 1 hour long. 
No reservations needed--just show up and pay at the door.
Adults: $9
Seniors (65+)/Veterans/Military: $8
Children 4-17: $6
Members and children 3 & under: FREE

​Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Schools and groups may schedule virtual programs or in-person programs Tuesday-Thursday.

Please note that for the safety and well-being of our owls we cannot allow service dogs into our small building. Click here for more information.

Special upcoming programs and events:

February 8, 2026 - Where the owls go: Methods and insights from Short-eared Owl research in Maryland (free webinar)
February  14 - 15, 2026 - Wisconsin Neighbor Weekend
March 6-8, 2026 - International Festival of Owls
Our mission is to make the world a better place for owls through education and research.