World Trekkers- Members Only

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

This August, we're heading off to Vietnam! The perfect family outing, these events highlight a diverse set of cultures from around the world through entertainment, face painting, balloon artists, arts and crafts and more. No need to pack your bags - HMNS brings the world to you with World Trekkers! This is a members-only event! …

Trunk Show ft. Mirta Tummino

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Leaving corporate America behind, native Texan Mirta Tummino realized her true calling when she began designing jewelry. With an eye for color, Mirta combines unusual gemstones to create her signature wire-wrapped designs. Swipe and smile at the Museum Store Trunk Shows, where we’re giving you exclusive access to unique designer jewelry at exclusive prices. Featured …

Mixers & Elixirs

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

The social set has never looked so smart! Pop on over to our place to mingle, clink your cocktail glass, and break out your best dance moves. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the live band, dancing, cash bars, and the city’s best food trucks. The perfect party, where the science club meets the social …

The Great American Eclipse

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Join HMNS on August 21st as we experience a partial solar eclipse right here in Houston. The next eclipse of this caliber will not be visible in the United States until 2024, so you don’t want to miss this! During the eclipse between noon and 2 p.m., the Burke Baker Planetarium will offer six special, …

Sensory Friendly Event

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Join us for a Sensory Friendly Event on Saturday, September 16th! The Museum will open early at 8 am with modified lighting and reduced sound to create a more comfortable and welcoming environment for visitors with sensory sensitivities. Lights and sounds will remain modified until 10 am when exhibits will return to their standard settings. …

STEM/Nova Day

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Scouts@HMNS is proud to host our third annual STEM/Nova Day on Saturday, September 23rd for Cub Scouts, Webelos, Boy Scouts and their families! Scouts will have access to the Museum at a discounted rate while working towards requirements for Nova Awards. Scouts will have the opportunity to work on certain STEM/Nova Awards during their visit …

HMNS After Dark

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

For everyone who has wished for access to the museum in the evenings after work, here’s your chance… HMNS will stay open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.! We don’t mean just the permanent halls, either. Drop by the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre, the Cockrell Butterfly Center and the all-new, renovated Burke Baker Planetarium.* They’ll …

Fall Plant Sale

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Help native pollinators by planting a garden full of beautiful blooms! The most basic and important need of native and migrating pollinators, like monarch butterflies, is nectar from fall blooming flowers. Stop by the Cockrell Butterfly Center's Fall Plant Sale to stock up on a wide variety of the best native and tropical nectar plants, …

OktoberPest

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Beetles, Butterflies, Bugs and Fun! Come celebrate the fascinating world of bugs. Enjoy a bug petting zoo, gourmet insect cooking demonstration, face painting, monarch butterfly release, bugs & crafts, adopt-a-ladybug and more! Dress up like an insect, beekeeper or other bug-related character and you’ll receive a free ticket to the Cockrell Butterfly Center to use …

Sensory Friendly Event

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Join us for a Sensory Friendly Event! The Museum will open early at 8 am with modified lighting and reduced sound to create a more comfortable and welcoming environment for visitors with sensory sensitivities. Lights and sounds will remain modified until 10 am when exhibits will return to their standard settings. The Cockrell Butterfly Center …

HMNS After Dark

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

For everyone who has wished for access to the museum in the evenings after work, here’s your chance… HMNS will stay open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.! We don’t mean just the permanent halls, either. Drop by the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre, the Cockrell Butterfly Center and the all-new, renovated Burke Baker Planetarium.* They’ll …

Sleuths & Secrets Mystery Night

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Ready to crack the case? Join a team to untangle a web of clues, evidence and history to unlock a series of riddles and mysterious objects in the Cabinet of Curiosities of Ferrante Imperato of 16th century Naples. Ideal for ages 15 and up. Limited space available.

Spirits & Skeletons

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Calling all ghosts and ghouls, monsters and mummies, witches and werewolves: Houston’s favorite Halloween party — the one and only Spirits & Skeletons — is back at HMNS! With the entire Museum open you can shake your stuff with a stegosaurus, grab a drink with a skink and get spellbound by bewitching gems, all to …

Museum Monster Mash

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Visit HMNS on October 29 for a spook-tacular event – Museum Monster Mash! This family-friendly event will have lots of activities, treats and tricks for all little goblins and ghouls. Activities: Mystery Touch Box Ring Toss Frog Pond Spider Hop Create your own butterfly Coloring tables Spider Toss Face Painters Costumes encouraged! Free with Museum …

Members Exclusive- World Trekkers

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

You don’t need a plane ticket to trek around the globe; just come to HMNS for our children's craft night! Our World Trekkers program is a series of cultural festivals for the whole family, featuring crafts inspired by each featured country. This month, we are heading to the great white north—Canada! But no need to …

Dino Discovery Day

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Treat your aspiring Paleontologist to breakfast, lecture and Paleo activities with HMNS’ very own Associate Curator of Paleontology, David Temple, and his very special guest, world-renowned paleontologist Dr. Robert Bakker. After enjoying a full breakfast on the Morian Overlook with a stunning view of the dinosaurs below, Dr. Bakker will give an entertaining and educational …

Sensory Friendly Day

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

On December 4th, HMNS will be modified for sensory sensitivities all day from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Check out our Accessibility resources from Museum Services, or print them out yourself and bring them with you! Also, be sure to download our Access HMNS app! It is now available for iOS and Android. Tickets for …

2nd Saturday for Members Only!

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

On the second Saturday of each month, HMNS will open one hour early for Members only! See the Museum’s permanent exhibitions—always free for Members—before the crowds. Get exclusive discounted entry to special exhibitions, and enjoy arts & crafts, touch carts and guided tours while you’re here. Also featuring—Kid’s Pass! Bring it back every 2nd Saturday …

After Dark

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

For everyone who has wished for access to the museum in the evenings after work, here’s your chance… HMNS will stay open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.! We don’t mean just the permanent halls, either. Drop by the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre, the Cockrell Butterfly Center and the all-new, renovated Burke Baker Planetarium.* They’ll …

Knights & Ancient Games Family Festival

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Explore the world of knights in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Experience their daily lives and meet knights and their horses. Then starting at 11 am, let the games begin! Try your hand at Senet, the Royal Game of Ur, Parcheesi, Go and chess with 12th century Lewis chessmen. Included with museum admission. Knights family …

Mardi Gras Mixers & Elixirs

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Put on your fanciest masquerade mask, grab your beads and your krewe and head to HMNS for the best Mardi Gras party this side of the delta, Mixers & Elixirs! Doors open at 7 pm for the live band, dancing, cash bars and the city's best food trucks. "Laizzes les bons temps rouler!" Mixers and …

Girls Exploring Math and Science (GEMS)

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Girls Exploring Math & Science (GEMS) is an event filled with hands-on science and math for everyone to experience. Local professionals will be at the Museum to answer questions about their careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Meanwhile, students get a chance to show off their stuff and present a project …

The Last Days of the Dinosaurs with Riley Black

Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States

The worst day in Earth's history happened in the spring. About 66 million years ago, as flowers were beginning to bloom and dinosaurs were courting, an immense asteroid struck the planet and sparked the world's Fifth Mass Extinction. An intense heat pulse roasted a great deal of the planet's surface, followed by years of impact …

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