Our Latest Press Releases

Experience a Sparkling Spectacle with a Dash of Jingle Tree Joy
October 3, 2024

Museum mainstay event is here to help light up your holiday SUGAR LAND — Can you feel the excitement in the air? From twinkling lights to cozy nights, and plenty of hot chocolate and festive bites, the holidays offer a truly magical time to connect with loved ones and celebrate the spirit of the season. […]

Uncorking the Allure of Antique Bottles
July 18, 2024

Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors to hold annual convention at HMNS For questions, please contact Sami Mesarwi at smesarwi@hmns.org or (281) 684-0430. About Houston Museum of Natural Science The Houston Museum of Natural Science—one of the nation’s most heavily attended museums—is a centerpiece of the Houston Museum District. With four floors of permanent exhibit halls, […]

Nature’s Hidden Hazards
June 12, 2024

Explore an array of peculiar demises, safely, with fan-favorite exhibition Death by Natural Causes HOUSTON, TX—The breathtaking beauty of the natural world holds a surprising amount of wonder – equally awe-inspiring as it is dangerous. Lush rainforests, teeming with vibrant life, can harbor silent predators like venomous snakes, spiders, and scorpions that deliver painful and […]

Embark on an Archaeological Adventure in Mystery of the Mayan Medallion
May 21, 2024

New exhibit uses critical science subjects to unearth an ancient secret SUGAR LAND, TX — The secrets of an ancient world await in Mystery of the Mayan Medallion, opening at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land on May 24, 2024. In this immersive exhibit, visitors are transported to Palenque, Mexico, where an […]

“What if it’s cloudy during the solar eclipse?”
April 5, 2024

Our astronomy experts discuss what incredible events can be observed and the treasured memories that can still be made on April 8 For questions, please contact Sami Mesarwi at smesarwi@hmns.org or (281) 684-0430. About Houston Museum of Natural Science The Houston Museum of Natural Science—one of the nation’s most heavily attended museums—is a centerpiece of […]

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Witness a Celestial Spectacle at theHMNS Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Event
March 27, 2024

Celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime experience, happening April 8 HOUSTON, TX—Eclipses have been occurring on Earth since the formation of the moon—before humans, before dinosaurs, before life as we know it existed. On Monday, April 8, Texas will be at the center of an extraordinary treat: a total solar eclipse, during which millions of people will be […]

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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.

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The 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 […]



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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.

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