Welcome to the International Owl Center
located in Houston, MN

Summer Hours:
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 10:00 - 5:00 with 1-hour programs at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00.  
No reservations needed--just show up and pay at the door.
Programs are included with admission.
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-Wednesday.

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:

August 3 - International Owl Awareness Day (free admission for all and special activities)
September 10 - Comparative Owl Anatomy Dissection Class (pre-registration required)
September 19 - Owl Prowl (pre-registration required) 
October 24 - Owl Prowl (pre-registration required)
November 21 - Owl Prowl (pre-registration required)
December 3 - Owl Specimen Preparation Class for Naturalists (pre-registration required)
December 26 - Owl Prowl (pre-registration required)
December 26-27 - Iowa Neighbor Weekend (free admission for residents of Winneshiek and Allamakee counties)
January 9-10, 2027 - Minnesota Neighbor Weekend (free admission for residents of Winona, Fillmore and Houston counties)
January 23, 2027 - Owl Prowl (pre-registration required)
February 6-7, 2027 - Wisconsin Neighbor Weekend (free admission for residents of La Crosse, Trempealeau and Vernon counties)
March 5-7, 2027 - International Festival of Owls (Tons of activities! Special pricing applies.)
Our mission is to make the world a better place for owls through education and research.