Summary Earth’s neighbor in the Solar System is closer than ever as new exhibit Mars by Luke Jerram opens July 1 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The centerpiece of the exhibit is an internally lit, 23-foot in diameter globe of Mars suspended above guest’s heads. The exhibit teaches Martian topographic features and details […]

Summary • A new sculpture by British artist Luke Jerram rises at the Houston Museum of Natural Science just in time for Earth Day. The sculpture is an internally lit, 23-foot in diameter sphere resembling our planet Earth. • The gigantic Earth installation aims to recreate the Overwatch Effect—the seldom experienced, but profoundly powerful phenomenon […]

Summary New exhibit shows the often overlooked architecture of city water systems using striking photography. Features 31 photographs from award-winning photographer Brad Temkin’s book The State of Water. HOUSTON, TX— Those of us with access to water can rely on the simplicity of turning a knob or pushing a button for a clean, cool and […]

SUGAR LAND—The holiday season is a magical time, and even more so at HMNS Sugar Land with one of Fort Bend’s most anticipated holiday traditions—Jingle Tree. The special event features a showcase of beautifully decorated trees that are up for bid in a week long, online silent auction sponsored and decorated by Fort Bend designers, […]

HOUSTON, TX— The function of salt goes beyond its use as a seasoning. It is essential to human life, serving critical roles in maintaining health, including nerve and muscle function, the regulation of blood pressure and the balance of electrolytes. And beyond its bodily and culinary applications, salt is used extensively in many industries. It is […]

WHAT:  Mission Controllers of the Apollo missions reenter the control room in our Expedition Center, but this time, they’re landing their own grandchildren on the Moon. Emergencies and high drama are guaranteed along the way. But with their grandfathers’ and grandmothers’ help, each team will solve problems, maintain systems, launch a probe and successfully land at […]

Apollo Legacy Celebration in the Expedition Center, July 18th  Mission Controllers of the Apollo missions reenter the control room in our Expedition Center, but this time, they’re landing their own grandchildren on the Moon—July 18th from 10-11:30 a.m. Emergencies and high drama are guaranteed along the way. But with their grandfathers’ help, each team will […]

HOUSTON, TX— It all began on July 20, 1969, when the Apollo 11 astronauts became the first humans to see the Earth from the surface of another world. For the first time, humans defied gravity by escaping the Earth and landing on another world. Now 50 years later, the Moon is landing in Houston, and HMNS […]

HOUSTON, TX— Hailing from an island of gemstones, the Siren of Serendip is one of the world’s largest blue sapphires. This magnificent and unparalleled gemstone will be on display in the Brown Gallery at the Houston Museum of Natural Science from March 3 through 24, just in time for spring break. Considered one of the top […]

HOUSTON, TX— For over six centuries, firearms have contributed to a range of narratives in international history. From finely chiseled steel to intricate wood carving, the antique firearms in The Art of the Gunsmith:  From Columbus to Napoleon, a special exhibition opening at HMNS on March 11th, embody an accessible 16th, 17th and 18th century decorative […]