From admiring a model train display to making snow angels, there’s plenty to see and do with the family over the holidays HOUSTON, TX — ‘Tis the season to be merry at HMNS – this year, we’re decking the halls and spreading holiday cheer, with a bounty of Holly Jolly events and programs to entertain […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Iconic event celebrates ten years of holiday tradition SUGAR LAND — As temperatures begin to get cooler, and our winter wear begins to see the light of day again, it’s time to take a sleigh ride on over to HMNS at Sugar Land for the ever-popular Jingle Tree festivities – where decking the halls has […]

HMNS hosts viewing for “ring of fire” solar eclipse, happening Oct 14 HOUSTON, TX—Millions of people in the Western Hemisphere will experience a wondrous celestial event on Saturday, October 14: an annular “ring of fire” solar eclipse. But it won’t burn, burn, burn at HMNS – we’ve got you covered to safely enjoy this unique […]

Behold breathtaking painted landscapes from deep in the heart of Texas, when The Art of Texas State Parks opens May 26 HOUSTON, TX—A magnificent aerial view of nighthawks in mid-flight overlooking the expansive Franklin Mountains. A mesmerizing vista of sprawling trees occupying a lush forest. A majestic mission with tolling bells set in its serene […]