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Leuchtenberg Tiara by Faberge, workmaster August Holmstrom, St. Petersburg c. 1895. Image courtesy the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Fabergé: A Brilliant Vision
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Fabergé: A Brilliant Vision January 17, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HOUSTON-Simply hearing the name Fabergé evokes the splendor and extravagance of late 19th and early 20th century Imperial Russia. The House of Fabergé designed the renowned Imperial Easter Eggs for the Romanov family, as well as an array of objets d'art, luxurious gifts, and practical items for the wealthy...
Culture Clash
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Culture Clash October 19, 2012 HOUSTON-What will happen on December 21, 2012? In short, a Maya calendar cycle will end-but what exactly does this mean? Maya 2012: Prophecy Becomes History explores the real story of the Maya and...
Houston Museum of Natural Science Announces  Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
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Houston Museum of Natural Science Announces Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition March 6, 2012 January 31, 2012-The Houston Museum of Natural Science announced today that it will host Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition during the 100th anniversary year of the Ship's sinking. The blockbuster...
Three powerful dynasties, all within your grasp at HMNS: Warriors, Tombs and Temples
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Three powerful dynasties, all within your grasp at HMNS: Warriors, Tombs and Temples March 1, 2012 In 2009, the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the BowersMuseumin Santa Ana, California, along with other prestigious museums around the world, hosted the highly-acclaimed exhibition, Terra Cotta...
The Houston Museum of Natural Science Presents Gemstone Carvings: Masterworks by Harold Van Pelt
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science Presents Gemstone Carvings: Masterworks by Harold Van Pelt February 2, 2012 For thousands of years, man has enjoyed the art of stone carving. Five thousand years ago, the Chinese began carving jade into mythical animals, and later the tradition of stone carving was carried...
Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War
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Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War February 2, 2012 When confederate forces attacked military installations at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, brother became pitted against brother, state against state, and north against south, all causing a young...
It Feels Like a Million Bucks
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It Feels Like a Million Bucks January 24, 2012 The elemental beauty of gold has inspired mankind for centuries. Over time, this gleaming yellow metal has been used for purposes both practical - with applications ranging from hard currency to...
New Film Explores the Science Facts Behind 2012 Mayan Apocalypse Science Fiction
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New Film Explores the Science Facts Behind 2012 Mayan Apocalypse Science Fiction December 21, 2011 In the minds of some, December 21, 2012 represents impending doom for all mankind. For others, this date merely signifies the end of a calendar cycle established by ancient Mayan astronomer-priests....
Crime Lab Detective Sneaks Into  The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugarland, Sept. 3
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Crime Lab Detective Sneaks Into The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugarland, Sept. 3 September 3, 2011 The Johnsons have been away on a weeklong vacation in Hawaii. One of their neighbors noticed a broken window one morning and went over to the house to check it out. Things had been moved and removed...
Explore Hidden Habitats and the Secret Lives of Forest Animals in Animal Secrets at HMNS at Sugar Land
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Explore Hidden Habitats and the Secret Lives of Forest Animals in Animal Secrets at HMNS at Sugar Land July 11, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Explore Hidden Habitats and the Secret Lives of Forest Animals in Animal Secrets at HMNS at Sugar Land Sugar Land, TX-Where does a chipmunk sleep? What does an eagle feed its...
Meet Our Curators
Joel A. Bartsch
Joel A. Bartsch
Robert T. Bakker Ph.D.
Robert T. Bakker Ph.D.
Daniel M. Brooks Ph.D.
Daniel M. Brooks Ph.D.
Nancy Greig Ph.D.
Nancy Greig Ph.D.
Adam Mekler
Adam Mekler
Jerome A. Offner, Ph.D.
Jerome A. Offner, Ph.D.
Carolyn Sumners Ed.D
Carolyn Sumners Ed.D
David Temple
David Temple
John W. Tunnell, Jr. Ph.D.
John W. Tunnell, Jr. Ph.D.
Dirk Van Tuerenhout Ph.D.
Dirk Van Tuerenhout Ph.D.
Our 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.