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Press Releases

Walk in a Museum Wonderland as Jingle Tree Returns to HMNS at Sugar Land
October 23, 2023 · Be The First To Comment

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 […]

True Texas Beauty
May 26, 2023 · Be The First To Comment

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 […]

A Fin-Tastic Shark Tale
April 14, 2023 · Be The First To Comment

“Seas” the day and confront your favorite apex predator up close and personal, when Sharks! The Meg, The Monsters & The Myths opens May 26 Members of the media are invited to attend a special media preview, happening Thursday, May 25 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. HOUSTON, TX—Fearsomely prowling our oceans, sharks have only […]

Learn About Water Conservation and Protecting the Environment with Ocean Bound! Exhibit
January 25, 2023 · Be The First To Comment

City of Sugar Land and HMNS at Sugar Land to debut new collaboration this month SUGAR LAND, TX—When we turn on our faucets, we know that water comes out, but do we know what happens to it afterward? More importantly, do we know how to save it? The City of Sugar Land and the Houston […]

Unravel a marvelous Mystery with King Tut’s Tomb Discovery Experience
October 4, 2022 · Be The First To Comment

HOUSTON, TX—One hundred years ago, on Nov. 4, 1922, after seven long years, British archaeologist Howard Carter and his workmen discovered a rock-cut step in the bedrock of the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. He had been searching for royal tombs, in particular that of the “Boy King” Tutankhamun. Less than one month later, […]

BASE Xperiential and the Houston Museum of Natural Science to Unveil First-Ever HoloTheater
August 29, 2022 · Be The First To Comment

“Dinosaur Discoveries: A Holographic Adventure” to debut in November Houston, TX (August 29, 2022) – The Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) and BASE Xperiential are excited to announce a major partnership to unveil the world’s first-ever HoloTheater and its premiere experience, Dinosaur Discoveries: A Holographic Adventure, debuting in November. “At HMNS, we are all […]

HMNS Celebrates 10 Years of Morian Hall of Paleontology with Rock n’ Roar Summer: Titans of HMNS
June 18, 2022 · Be The First To Comment

HOUSTON — This summer, dinosaurs are roaming the earth once again in exhibit halls (and theaters) near you! Can you believe it’s already been 10 years since the revamped Morian Hall of Paleontology opened its doors? To mark the occasion, the Houston Museum of Natural Science is hosting an anniversary bash like no other with […]

World Premiere of Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs to Open in November at Houston Museum of Natural Science
August 12, 2021 · Be The First To Comment

HOUSTON (August 12, 2021) – It is no secret that Egypt boasts a rich history of masterful rulers, but there is one name that reverberates through time like no other…Ramses the Great. Considered one of the most celebrated builders of Egypt, this visionary pharaoh expanded borders, brokered the world’s first peace treaty, and became a […]

Celebration: Earth
April 1, 2021 · Be The First To Comment

HOUSTON, TEXAS— Although Earth Day is officially set worldwide for Thursday, April 22, 2021, the Houston Museum of Natural Science is celebrating our planetary home throughout April with Celebration: Earth. All month long, Houston’s science museum is concentrating on our shared home with special nature- and conservation- themed exhibits, tours, and activities for everyone. “Because […]

Artifacts from the historic POMPEII eruption are coming to HOUSTON
January 26, 2021 · Be The First To Comment

HOUSTON, TEXAS—For centuries, the story of what happened to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii has captivated the world. The city lost and buried by the ash and volcanic debris of Mount Vesuvius remains a testament to nature’s fury, a tragic time capsule of life some 2,000 years ago. Opening to the public at the […]




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