HOUSTON, TX — May is looking marvelous at the museum. We’re kicking things off with the gleaming artistry of titanium sculptures, where metal takes on mesmerizing forms. Then, visit with some curious critters to uncover the incredible adaptations that help animals thrive in their diverse habitats. Craving culture? Jet off with us to experience the […]
Talented artist’s stunning sculptures to be on display beginning May 2 HMNS will have a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the exhibition, including an opportunity to speak with Aka Chen, the artist, happening Friday, May 2 at 9:00 a.m. at the exhibit entrance. If you are interested in attending the ceremony, please email smesarwi@hmns.org for […]
HOUSTON, TX — Spring is in full bloom at the Houston Museum of Natural Science this April. Soak in the season with live animal encounters at the touch tank, grab some fresh treats at the Farmer’s Market, and join in on our Earth Day celebrations. Our top five HMNS happenings in April are sure to […]
Discover the incredible adaptations that make animals living legends in our world. Key Points: HOUSTON, TX—Meet Eustace. Eustace is a six-banded armadillo; cute and shy, but a skilled digger with a keen sense of smell, Eustace carries his armor with him. He uses his flexible shell, made of overlapping bony plates, as well as his […]
HOUSTON, TX — Mosey on over to the Houston Museum of Natural Science for a magnificent March. While here, you’ll enjoy some striking illustrations of majestic birds, observe a mystifying lunar eclipse, and even engage in a little mathematical mischief thrown in for good measure. Here’s your curated guide to the top five HMNS experiences […]
New exhibit allows visitors to explore the power and unpredictability of extreme weather conditions SUGAR LAND, TX —Prepare to be blown away: Wild Weather has opened at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land, offering visitors an immersive look into nature’s most powerful and unpredictable forces. This exhibition, from Science North in partnership […]
One of the nation's most heavily attended museums-is a centerpiece of the Houston Museum District. With four floors of permanent exhibit halls, and the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center, Burke Baker Planetarium, and George Observatory, and as host to world-class and ever-changing touring exhibitions, the Museum has something to delight every age group. With such diverse and extraordinary offerings, a trip to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, located at 5555 Hermann Park Drive in the heart of the Museum District, is always an adventure.
Visit HMNS.orgThe Houston Museum of Natural Science has been a powerful force for science education in Houston for more than 100 years. We continually strive to offer the best, most groundbreaking exhibitions to the public as well as the highest-quality educational opportunities for the millions of patrons including the hundreds of thousands of students who pass […]
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.
5555 Hermann Park Dr.
Houston,Texas 77030
(713) 639-4629
13016 University Blvd.
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
(281) 313-2277
21901 FM 762 Rd.
Needville, Texas 77461
(281) 242-3055
