The Houston Museum of Natural Science Reveals Secrets of the Silk Road on August 27, 2010

HOUSTON—The much-anticipated exhibition Secrets of the Silk Road opens at the Houston Museum of Natural Science on Aug. 27, 2010. This landmark exhibition features the intriguing Caucasian mummies from Xinjiang, China as well as more than 150 objects relating to various aspects of people and cultures living alongside the Silk Road over a period spanning several millennia.

The legendary Silk Road was a trade route linking Xian, one of China’s ancient capitals in the east, to major cities such as Rome and Baghdad further west. This is the first time many of these treasures, drawn from the collections of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum and the Xinjiang Institute of Archaeology in Urumqi, China, have been seen outside of Asia.

“The story of mankind is filled with migrations across the globe. It seems that people have always searched for a better place to live, or have experienced wanderlust that propelled...

ROBOTS: The Interactive Exhibition Opens Aug. 13

New immersive, education experience coming soon to The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land

HOUSTON—Long before the word “robot” existed and before computers were commonly used, humans dreamed of mechanical people. Characters such as Frankenstein’s monster, the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz, C-3PO and Mr. Data have shaped our imagination. Beginning Aug. 13, immerse yourself in the world of these fascinating machines when ROBOTS: The Interactive Exhibition opens at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land.

ROBOTS, based on the 20th Century Fox animated feature, depicts a world populated entirely by mechanical beings, including genius inventor Rodney Copperbottom and his friends, the Rusties, who seek to make the world a better place through innovation and determination.

“Robots provides a wonderful teaching tool and can serve as a great inspiration for children to appreciate science and math while...

Fabergé: Imperial Jeweler to the Tsars

New exhibition featuring rare, spectacular designs of Peter Carl Fabergé opening at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Nov. 13:

HOUSTON—Discover the spectacular designs of Peter Carl Fabergé, the master goldsmith and legendary jeweler still celebrated for his inventive designs and meticulous craftsmanship, through a special exhibition, Fabergé: Imperial Jeweler to the Tsars opening at the Houston Museum of Natural Science Nov. 13, 2009.

“There have been many Faberge exhibitions around the world over the last several decades. However, very few have showcased some of the most rare and spectacular masterpieces he created, which are on display in this special exhibition,” said Joel A. Bartsch, president of the Houston Museum of Natural Science. “The emphasis here is on the objects of luxury that he created—common, everyday objects that he developed with a sense of turning the everyday into the extraordinary. For example, visitors will see numerous...