New exhibit allows visitors to explore the power and unpredictability of extreme weather conditions SUGAR LAND, TX —Prepare to be blown away: Wild Weather has opened at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land, offering visitors an immersive look into nature’s most powerful and unpredictable forces. This exhibition, from Science North in partnership […]

Explore exquisite ornithological prints in HMNS’ newest #BirdsofAmericaExhibition Key Points:• Audubon’s Birds of America opens March 8 at HMNS, and will showcase a rare opportunity to see John James Audubon’s Birds of America, published as a series between 1827 and 1838.• This famous book features life-sized, colorful illustrations of birds and is considered a landmark […]

HOUSTON, TX — This February, the Houston Museum of Natural Science is bursting with love and excitement. From naming a hissing cockroach after your ex, to dancing the night away with a new flame (or friend), to learning all about the wonders of wild weather patterns, here are our top five February happenings. Check out […]

Bundle up and join in on the frosty fun Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…this Saturday at HMNS. Watch your favorite science museum transform into a winter wonderland before your very eyes and celebrate the first day of winter in style at Snow Flurry. The ticketed event will feature: 110,000 pounds of […]

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 […]