Houston Museum of Natural Science
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Science raditude from the Houston Museum of Natural Science, located in the greatest city on Earth! Visit us at 5555 Hermann Park Dr. 🦖🦕🦋🌺🌸🌎
https://www.hmns.org/
https://linktr.ee/HMNS
https://www.hmns.org/
https://linktr.ee/HMNS
Sensory Friendly Day is tomorrow from 9am to 5pm. 🤗
Enjoy adjusted exhibit halls for visitors with sensory needs.
Pre-visit resources are available at hmns.org/accessibility.
Trains Over Texas runs as usual and Terracotta Warriors will feature reduced sound.
Enjoy adjusted exhibit halls for visitors with sensory needs.
Pre-visit resources are available at hmns.org/accessibility.
Trains Over Texas runs as usual and Terracotta Warriors will feature reduced sound.
November 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Sensory Friendly Day is tomorrow from 9am to 5pm. 🤗
Enjoy adjusted exhibit halls for visitors with sensory needs.
Pre-visit resources are available at hmns.org/accessibility.
Trains Over Texas runs as usual and Terracotta Warriors will feature reduced sound.
Enjoy adjusted exhibit halls for visitors with sensory needs.
Pre-visit resources are available at hmns.org/accessibility.
Trains Over Texas runs as usual and Terracotta Warriors will feature reduced sound.
HOLLY JOLLY EVENTS AT HMNS!
• Dec 6 - Cookies w/ Santa 🍪 (@ Sugar Land)
• Dec 6 - Santa’s Workshop 🛠️
• Dec 7 - Santa Claws 🎄
• Dec 13 - Breakfast w/ Santa ☕️
• Dec 14 - Polar Express 🚂
• Dec 20 - Cookies w/ Santa 🎅🏼 (@ Hermann Park)
• Dec 21 - Snow Flurry ❄️⛄️
Details & Tickets 🎟️: linktr.ee/HMNS
• Dec 6 - Cookies w/ Santa 🍪 (@ Sugar Land)
• Dec 6 - Santa’s Workshop 🛠️
• Dec 7 - Santa Claws 🎄
• Dec 13 - Breakfast w/ Santa ☕️
• Dec 14 - Polar Express 🚂
• Dec 20 - Cookies w/ Santa 🎅🏼 (@ Hermann Park)
• Dec 21 - Snow Flurry ❄️⛄️
Details & Tickets 🎟️: linktr.ee/HMNS
November 30, 2025 at 12:42 AM
HOLLY JOLLY EVENTS AT HMNS!
• Dec 6 - Cookies w/ Santa 🍪 (@ Sugar Land)
• Dec 6 - Santa’s Workshop 🛠️
• Dec 7 - Santa Claws 🎄
• Dec 13 - Breakfast w/ Santa ☕️
• Dec 14 - Polar Express 🚂
• Dec 20 - Cookies w/ Santa 🎅🏼 (@ Hermann Park)
• Dec 21 - Snow Flurry ❄️⛄️
Details & Tickets 🎟️: linktr.ee/HMNS
• Dec 6 - Cookies w/ Santa 🍪 (@ Sugar Land)
• Dec 6 - Santa’s Workshop 🛠️
• Dec 7 - Santa Claws 🎄
• Dec 13 - Breakfast w/ Santa ☕️
• Dec 14 - Polar Express 🚂
• Dec 20 - Cookies w/ Santa 🎅🏼 (@ Hermann Park)
• Dec 21 - Snow Flurry ❄️⛄️
Details & Tickets 🎟️: linktr.ee/HMNS
Join the awakening of a Dynasty! Explore the roots of China’s vibrant culture with Mysteries of China, a Giant Screen film showcasing the discovery of the Terracotta Warriors and the First Emperor’s tomb. Get a discount when you buy a Terracotta Warriors ticket. Learn more at hmns.org!
November 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Join the awakening of a Dynasty! Explore the roots of China’s vibrant culture with Mysteries of China, a Giant Screen film showcasing the discovery of the Terracotta Warriors and the First Emperor’s tomb. Get a discount when you buy a Terracotta Warriors ticket. Learn more at hmns.org!
Still recovering from your post holiday food coma? 🍗 Walk it off at HMNS. Explore amazing exhibits, stretch your mind, and stroll our football field sized Paleo Hall. Come explore, learn, and feel human again. The perfect mix of movement and mind fuel is waiting for you. 💪🧠
November 29, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Still recovering from your post holiday food coma? 🍗 Walk it off at HMNS. Explore amazing exhibits, stretch your mind, and stroll our football field sized Paleo Hall. Come explore, learn, and feel human again. The perfect mix of movement and mind fuel is waiting for you. 💪🧠
For anyone who thinks our warriors aren’t real… meet Jarry 😎
This rockstar patrols Terracotta Warriors daily from 10am to 2pm through Spring 2026. Try to spot him if you can and tag us in your pics! 📸
🎟️: www.hmns.org/exhibits/ter...
This rockstar patrols Terracotta Warriors daily from 10am to 2pm through Spring 2026. Try to spot him if you can and tag us in your pics! 📸
🎟️: www.hmns.org/exhibits/ter...
November 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
For anyone who thinks our warriors aren’t real… meet Jarry 😎
This rockstar patrols Terracotta Warriors daily from 10am to 2pm through Spring 2026. Try to spot him if you can and tag us in your pics! 📸
🎟️: www.hmns.org/exhibits/ter...
This rockstar patrols Terracotta Warriors daily from 10am to 2pm through Spring 2026. Try to spot him if you can and tag us in your pics! 📸
🎟️: www.hmns.org/exhibits/ter...
Gobble Gobble 🦃🦃
November 28, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Gobble Gobble 🦃🦃
Thank you for an incredible year!
Our mission to make education accessible thrives because of you. Whether you’re exploring with friends, learning with classmates or celebrating special moments, we’re grateful for every visit. Happy Thanksgiving from Team HMNS.
Closed today, see you tomorrow! 😊
Our mission to make education accessible thrives because of you. Whether you’re exploring with friends, learning with classmates or celebrating special moments, we’re grateful for every visit. Happy Thanksgiving from Team HMNS.
Closed today, see you tomorrow! 😊
November 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Thank you for an incredible year!
Our mission to make education accessible thrives because of you. Whether you’re exploring with friends, learning with classmates or celebrating special moments, we’re grateful for every visit. Happy Thanksgiving from Team HMNS.
Closed today, see you tomorrow! 😊
Our mission to make education accessible thrives because of you. Whether you’re exploring with friends, learning with classmates or celebrating special moments, we’re grateful for every visit. Happy Thanksgiving from Team HMNS.
Closed today, see you tomorrow! 😊
Spend your Thanksgiving Break with #HMNS 🍁🦃
Explore dinosaurs, ancient history, STEM interactives and more in our exhibition halls. Discover fossils, imagine life behind Egyptian mummies, and spark curiosity around every corner. Open 9am to 6pm all week.
CLOSED tomorrow Thanksgiving Day.
Explore dinosaurs, ancient history, STEM interactives and more in our exhibition halls. Discover fossils, imagine life behind Egyptian mummies, and spark curiosity around every corner. Open 9am to 6pm all week.
CLOSED tomorrow Thanksgiving Day.
November 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Spend your Thanksgiving Break with #HMNS 🍁🦃
Explore dinosaurs, ancient history, STEM interactives and more in our exhibition halls. Discover fossils, imagine life behind Egyptian mummies, and spark curiosity around every corner. Open 9am to 6pm all week.
CLOSED tomorrow Thanksgiving Day.
Explore dinosaurs, ancient history, STEM interactives and more in our exhibition halls. Discover fossils, imagine life behind Egyptian mummies, and spark curiosity around every corner. Open 9am to 6pm all week.
CLOSED tomorrow Thanksgiving Day.
⚔️ Top 3 Terracotta Warriors facts! ⚔️
1️⃣ Each warrior has a unique pose. 🧘♂️
2️⃣ Their creation took incredible labor. 💪
3️⃣ They all face east. ➡️
Learn more at HMNS this holiday season. Special exhibit tickets include access to the permanent collection!
🎟️: www.hmns.org/exhibits/ter...
1️⃣ Each warrior has a unique pose. 🧘♂️
2️⃣ Their creation took incredible labor. 💪
3️⃣ They all face east. ➡️
Learn more at HMNS this holiday season. Special exhibit tickets include access to the permanent collection!
🎟️: www.hmns.org/exhibits/ter...
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
⚔️ Top 3 Terracotta Warriors facts! ⚔️
1️⃣ Each warrior has a unique pose. 🧘♂️
2️⃣ Their creation took incredible labor. 💪
3️⃣ They all face east. ➡️
Learn more at HMNS this holiday season. Special exhibit tickets include access to the permanent collection!
🎟️: www.hmns.org/exhibits/ter...
1️⃣ Each warrior has a unique pose. 🧘♂️
2️⃣ Their creation took incredible labor. 💪
3️⃣ They all face east. ➡️
Learn more at HMNS this holiday season. Special exhibit tickets include access to the permanent collection!
🎟️: www.hmns.org/exhibits/ter...
Looking for fun this Thanksgiving break? Bring the family to HMNS and explore Terracotta Warriors, King Tut’s Tomb Discovery, Death by Natural Causes, and Extreme Animals Alive. Then relax in the Planetarium with shows every 30 minutes. Come explore, learn, and make new memories!
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Looking for fun this Thanksgiving break? Bring the family to HMNS and explore Terracotta Warriors, King Tut’s Tomb Discovery, Death by Natural Causes, and Extreme Animals Alive. Then relax in the Planetarium with shows every 30 minutes. Come explore, learn, and make new memories!
Butterflies are best experienced together! Spread your wings this Thanksgiving break at the Cockrell Butterfly Center. Relax under a waterfall, enjoy a colorful kaleidoscope of butterflies, or join our Butterfly Flight Program. More info at hmns.org.
Reminder: We are CLOSED Thanksgiving Day 🦃
Reminder: We are CLOSED Thanksgiving Day 🦃
November 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Butterflies are best experienced together! Spread your wings this Thanksgiving break at the Cockrell Butterfly Center. Relax under a waterfall, enjoy a colorful kaleidoscope of butterflies, or join our Butterfly Flight Program. More info at hmns.org.
Reminder: We are CLOSED Thanksgiving Day 🦃
Reminder: We are CLOSED Thanksgiving Day 🦃
HMNS at Sugar Land is just off Highway 59, and the perfect spot to dive into awesome science fun. With five permanent halls and tons of cool special exhibits, there’s something for every age to explore!
Plan your trip online at sugarland.hmns.org/visit/
Plan your trip online at sugarland.hmns.org/visit/
November 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
HMNS at Sugar Land is just off Highway 59, and the perfect spot to dive into awesome science fun. With five permanent halls and tons of cool special exhibits, there’s something for every age to explore!
Plan your trip online at sugarland.hmns.org/visit/
Plan your trip online at sugarland.hmns.org/visit/
Stay curious this Thanksgiving Break. Visit HMNS with your loved ones and plan ahead with our holiday hours.
Hermann Park - Closed on Thanksgiving
▪️ November 21 - 30 | 9am - 6pm
▪️ FREE Tuesday | 5pm - 8pm
Sugar Land - Closed on Thanksgiving
▪️ November 22 - 30 | 10am - 5pm
We’ll see you soon!
Hermann Park - Closed on Thanksgiving
▪️ November 21 - 30 | 9am - 6pm
▪️ FREE Tuesday | 5pm - 8pm
Sugar Land - Closed on Thanksgiving
▪️ November 22 - 30 | 10am - 5pm
We’ll see you soon!
November 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Stay curious this Thanksgiving Break. Visit HMNS with your loved ones and plan ahead with our holiday hours.
Hermann Park - Closed on Thanksgiving
▪️ November 21 - 30 | 9am - 6pm
▪️ FREE Tuesday | 5pm - 8pm
Sugar Land - Closed on Thanksgiving
▪️ November 22 - 30 | 10am - 5pm
We’ll see you soon!
Hermann Park - Closed on Thanksgiving
▪️ November 21 - 30 | 9am - 6pm
▪️ FREE Tuesday | 5pm - 8pm
Sugar Land - Closed on Thanksgiving
▪️ November 22 - 30 | 10am - 5pm
We’ll see you soon!
Stargazing with a cosmic soundtrack! ✨
Join us for Music and Meteors at the George Observatory on December 13, 7pm–midnight.
Watch the Geminids Meteor Shower with live astronomy-themed music.
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show!
Join us for Music and Meteors at the George Observatory on December 13, 7pm–midnight.
Watch the Geminids Meteor Shower with live astronomy-themed music.
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show!
November 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Stargazing with a cosmic soundtrack! ✨
Join us for Music and Meteors at the George Observatory on December 13, 7pm–midnight.
Watch the Geminids Meteor Shower with live astronomy-themed music.
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show!
Join us for Music and Meteors at the George Observatory on December 13, 7pm–midnight.
Watch the Geminids Meteor Shower with live astronomy-themed music.
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show!
Your favorite holiday tradition on wheels is back. 🚂
Trains Over Texas opens Saturday, Nov 22, and runs through the new year. Explore an O-scale journey across Texas landmarks from Houston to Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and Galveston.
Included with permanent exhibit tickets.
Trains Over Texas opens Saturday, Nov 22, and runs through the new year. Explore an O-scale journey across Texas landmarks from Houston to Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and Galveston.
Included with permanent exhibit tickets.
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Your favorite holiday tradition on wheels is back. 🚂
Trains Over Texas opens Saturday, Nov 22, and runs through the new year. Explore an O-scale journey across Texas landmarks from Houston to Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and Galveston.
Included with permanent exhibit tickets.
Trains Over Texas opens Saturday, Nov 22, and runs through the new year. Explore an O-scale journey across Texas landmarks from Houston to Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and Galveston.
Included with permanent exhibit tickets.
The gates are open ya ⚔️
Step back in time and meet the legendary Terracotta Warriors at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. This special exhibition is open for all through Spring 2026.
🎟️ Tickets available now at hmns.org
Step back in time and meet the legendary Terracotta Warriors at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. This special exhibition is open for all through Spring 2026.
🎟️ Tickets available now at hmns.org
November 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The gates are open ya ⚔️
Step back in time and meet the legendary Terracotta Warriors at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. This special exhibition is open for all through Spring 2026.
🎟️ Tickets available now at hmns.org
Step back in time and meet the legendary Terracotta Warriors at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. This special exhibition is open for all through Spring 2026.
🎟️ Tickets available now at hmns.org
Ring in the season at our Jingle Tree Festive Finale tomorrow!✨🎄
Enjoy a festive night of cheer, a live auction with exclusive museum experiences, and last-chance bidding on designer trees and décor.
Thursday, Nov 20 | 6–9 PM | HMNS at Sugar Land.
Enjoy a festive night of cheer, a live auction with exclusive museum experiences, and last-chance bidding on designer trees and décor.
Thursday, Nov 20 | 6–9 PM | HMNS at Sugar Land.
November 20, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Ring in the season at our Jingle Tree Festive Finale tomorrow!✨🎄
Enjoy a festive night of cheer, a live auction with exclusive museum experiences, and last-chance bidding on designer trees and décor.
Thursday, Nov 20 | 6–9 PM | HMNS at Sugar Land.
Enjoy a festive night of cheer, a live auction with exclusive museum experiences, and last-chance bidding on designer trees and décor.
Thursday, Nov 20 | 6–9 PM | HMNS at Sugar Land.
Sip🍷Snack🍿and Shop 🛍️ the most unique holiday gifts at HMNS!
Sip~N~Shop is your after-hours chance to enjoy treats, giveaways, free gift wrapping, and 25% off almost everything before the Black Friday rush. 🎄
More info is available online: museumstore.hmns.org/pages/sip-n-...
Sip~N~Shop is your after-hours chance to enjoy treats, giveaways, free gift wrapping, and 25% off almost everything before the Black Friday rush. 🎄
More info is available online: museumstore.hmns.org/pages/sip-n-...
November 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Sip🍷Snack🍿and Shop 🛍️ the most unique holiday gifts at HMNS!
Sip~N~Shop is your after-hours chance to enjoy treats, giveaways, free gift wrapping, and 25% off almost everything before the Black Friday rush. 🎄
More info is available online: museumstore.hmns.org/pages/sip-n-...
Sip~N~Shop is your after-hours chance to enjoy treats, giveaways, free gift wrapping, and 25% off almost everything before the Black Friday rush. 🎄
More info is available online: museumstore.hmns.org/pages/sip-n-...
Jingle Tree is back! 🎄✨ Explore and bid on stunning trees and décor while supporting museum access for 150+ schools, 40+ nonprofits, and thousands of children. Make a big impact. Browse the auction: one.bidpal.net/jingletree25...
November 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Jingle Tree is back! 🎄✨ Explore and bid on stunning trees and décor while supporting museum access for 150+ schools, 40+ nonprofits, and thousands of children. Make a big impact. Browse the auction: one.bidpal.net/jingletree25...
HMNS is proud to announce our new Office of Indigenous Community Relations, led by Gabriela Truly. We’re committed to working with Indigenous peoples to ensure their stories are told with dignity, accuracy, and respect. “We were here. We are still here.” #HMNS #Indigenous
November 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
HMNS is proud to announce our new Office of Indigenous Community Relations, led by Gabriela Truly. We’re committed to working with Indigenous peoples to ensure their stories are told with dignity, accuracy, and respect. “We were here. We are still here.” #HMNS #Indigenous
Heads up, museum goers! 📣‼️
We’ll be open tomorrow, November 18, from 9am – 5pm as usual, but please note we will not be offering Free Tuesday hours that evening.
Free Tuesday (5pm – 8pm) will resume next week on November 25.
Thanks for your understanding, and we hope to see you soon!
We’ll be open tomorrow, November 18, from 9am – 5pm as usual, but please note we will not be offering Free Tuesday hours that evening.
Free Tuesday (5pm – 8pm) will resume next week on November 25.
Thanks for your understanding, and we hope to see you soon!
November 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Heads up, museum goers! 📣‼️
We’ll be open tomorrow, November 18, from 9am – 5pm as usual, but please note we will not be offering Free Tuesday hours that evening.
Free Tuesday (5pm – 8pm) will resume next week on November 25.
Thanks for your understanding, and we hope to see you soon!
We’ll be open tomorrow, November 18, from 9am – 5pm as usual, but please note we will not be offering Free Tuesday hours that evening.
Free Tuesday (5pm – 8pm) will resume next week on November 25.
Thanks for your understanding, and we hope to see you soon!
✨🎄 Join HMNS at Sugar Land for a magical tree-lighting celebration! Enjoy lights, holiday cheer, and the kickoff to Jingle Tree.
Start bidding or buy your favorite now!
Friday, Nov 14 | 5–7 PM ❤️
Start bidding or buy your favorite now!
Friday, Nov 14 | 5–7 PM ❤️
November 12, 2025 at 11:32 PM
✨🎄 Join HMNS at Sugar Land for a magical tree-lighting celebration! Enjoy lights, holiday cheer, and the kickoff to Jingle Tree.
Start bidding or buy your favorite now!
Friday, Nov 14 | 5–7 PM ❤️
Start bidding or buy your favorite now!
Friday, Nov 14 | 5–7 PM ❤️
Today's the day, Lloyd!
Our friends at TikTok stopped by for a fun filled Weekend of STEM
Discovery and, boy, do we feel inspired. There were fossils, liquid nitrogen demonstrations, live insects and... this.
#HMNS #TikTokPartner #STEMWeekend #HoustonMuseum #DumbAndDumber
Our friends at TikTok stopped by for a fun filled Weekend of STEM
Discovery and, boy, do we feel inspired. There were fossils, liquid nitrogen demonstrations, live insects and... this.
#HMNS #TikTokPartner #STEMWeekend #HoustonMuseum #DumbAndDumber
November 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Today's the day, Lloyd!
Our friends at TikTok stopped by for a fun filled Weekend of STEM
Discovery and, boy, do we feel inspired. There were fossils, liquid nitrogen demonstrations, live insects and... this.
#HMNS #TikTokPartner #STEMWeekend #HoustonMuseum #DumbAndDumber
Our friends at TikTok stopped by for a fun filled Weekend of STEM
Discovery and, boy, do we feel inspired. There were fossils, liquid nitrogen demonstrations, live insects and... this.
#HMNS #TikTokPartner #STEMWeekend #HoustonMuseum #DumbAndDumber
If you missed us today… see us tomorrow! 🙌
Join TikTok & the Houston Museum of Natural Science for hands-on experiments, live demos & mind-blowing science fun!
FREE on our Sundial Plaza! ☀️
Nov 9 | 11 AM–3:30 PM CST
#STEMonTikTok #HMNS #HoustonMuseum
Join TikTok & the Houston Museum of Natural Science for hands-on experiments, live demos & mind-blowing science fun!
FREE on our Sundial Plaza! ☀️
Nov 9 | 11 AM–3:30 PM CST
#STEMonTikTok #HMNS #HoustonMuseum
November 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
If you missed us today… see us tomorrow! 🙌
Join TikTok & the Houston Museum of Natural Science for hands-on experiments, live demos & mind-blowing science fun!
FREE on our Sundial Plaza! ☀️
Nov 9 | 11 AM–3:30 PM CST
#STEMonTikTok #HMNS #HoustonMuseum
Join TikTok & the Houston Museum of Natural Science for hands-on experiments, live demos & mind-blowing science fun!
FREE on our Sundial Plaza! ☀️
Nov 9 | 11 AM–3:30 PM CST
#STEMonTikTok #HMNS #HoustonMuseum