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The Eternal Army Awakens
September 16, 2025

Enjoy a new look at the Terracotta Warriors at HMNS, starting Nov 14. Key Points: HOUSTON, TX— Fifty years ago, the world was forever changed by an archaeological find that felt straight out of a movie: a vast, silent army of Terracotta Warriors, buried for millennia. In the years since, they’ve captivated millions. The Houston […]

MEDIA ALERT: Top 5 September Events and Exhibitions at HMNS
August 28, 2025

HOUSTON, TX —Get ready for a September to remember at the Houston Museum of Natural Science – this month will be packed with thrilling events for every age. Kids and their chaperones can bunk down with the dinosaurs at our Family Overnight, while budding paleontologists can uncover real bone fragments at our Fossil Wash. For […]

MEDIA ALERT: Top 5 August Events and Exhibitions at HMNS
July 24, 2025

HOUSTON, TX — Get ready to blast off into an August of epic proportions at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. This month, we’re serving up some out-of-this-world adventures and down-to-earth good times. Whether you’re learning some legendary lunar secrets at Moonlight Madness, powering up your fitness journey with our Mind Over Matter: BLA Performance […]

MEDIA ALERT: Top 5 July Events and Exhibitions at HMNS
June 25, 2025

HOUSTON, TX — Chill out—literally—this July at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, your go-to destination to escape the blazing Texas sun. This summer, we’re bringing you an awesome lineup of events, kicking off with Mind Over Matter, our summer workout series that’ll get you moving and grooving. Then, blast off to the George Observatory […]

MEDIA ALERT: Top 5 June Events and Exhibitions at HMNS
May 29, 2025

HOUSTON, TX — Curious minds unite – it’ll be a jam-packed June at HMNS, filled with plenty of science fun. Start off the month strong by sweating it out with Mind Over Matter, our energizing new summer workout series, and then stomp on over for T. rex Week. Have a totally tubular time at “Mixers […]

Your Italian Summer Getaway Awaits with Ciao Bambini!
May 20, 2025

New exhibit at HMNS at Sugar Land offers a taste of Italy for families to enjoy SUGAR LAND, TX — Get ready to say “Ciao!” to an unforgettable cultural journey. The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest, utterly charming exhibit, Ciao Bambini! This delightful […]

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, 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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Message From Joel

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.

HMNS at Hermann Park

5555 Hermann Park Dr.
Houston,Texas 77030
(713) 639-4629


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HMNS at Sugar Land

13016 University Blvd.
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
(281) 313-2277


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George Observatory

21901 FM 762 Rd.
Needville, Texas 77461
(281) 242-3055


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