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Press Releases

Experience a Sparkling Spectacle with a Dash of Jingle Tree Joy
October 3, 2024 · Be The First To Comment

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. […]

Uncorking the Allure of Antique Bottles
July 18, 2024 · Be The First To Comment

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, […]

Nature’s Hidden Hazards
June 12, 2024 · Be The First To Comment

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 […]

Embark on an Archaeological Adventure in Mystery of the Mayan Medallion
May 21, 2024 · Be The First To Comment

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 […]

“What if it’s cloudy during the solar eclipse?”
April 5, 2024 · Be The First To Comment

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 […]

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Witness a Celestial Spectacle at theHMNS Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Event
March 27, 2024 · Be The First To Comment

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 […]

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 […]

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: An Annular Eclipse Worthy of a Johnny Cash tune
September 28, 2023 · Be The First To Comment

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 […]

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 […]




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