HMNS Happenings This Week

Mark Your Calendars for these events happening at HMNS August 7 – August 14 Lecture THE ART OF RISK: THE NEW SCIENCE OF COURAGE, CAUTION, AND CHANCE BY KAYT SUKELAUGUST 10, 2016, 6:30 PM · PLANETARIUMCutting-edge research into fascinating neurological pathways may be the key to understanding if risk-takers are born or made. Science journalist […]

Sports Science: Olympics Edition ‒ Freestyle Swimming

Every four years, the eyes of the world shift towards a global competition, complete with feats of strength, determination, talent and teamwork. The Summer Olympics are back, and I could not be more excited. The following post is one of three about some of my favorite events. As a college student, one of my pre-Finals […]

FAQs with a Frequent Flyer Museum Member

Some of my earliest memories are of the Houston Museum of Natural Science, thanks in large part to my parents. When I was young, I didn’t go to daycare or preschool; I went to work with my mom every day, and every day at lunchtime, we went to the Museum. With just one visit per […]

To School and Beyond

It’s that time of year again! Whether you love heading back to school or wishing summer would last another month, there’s still time to visit the always exciting exhibits at the museum as well as shop for the coolest things to set you apart from all the other students. We’re here to help! Shop our […]

National Watermelon Day

Written by A Fare Extraordinaire, one of our Museum’s exclusive caterers. Happy National Watermelon Day! A Fare Extraordinaire is excited to celebrate this amazing fruit (and vegetable) with you. In honor of this day and the last month of summer, we would love to share some facts, tips and tricks to this refreshing treat. TOP […]

Archie the Wandering T. rex Goes on a Road Trip

Archie’s blog written with the help of Victoria Smith, HMNS Assistant to the President Hi! It’s me, Archie the Wandering T. rex! After seeing the National Parks Adventure 3D giant screen movie and spending time at National Parks Photography Project exhibit, I got inspired to go on my own adventure. Fortunately, I was able to hitch […]

Seeing Stars with James Wooten: Jupiter is Shining Bright

Jupiter is low in the west at dusk; this is the last month to see it in the evening sky until March 2017. It outshines all stars we ever see at night, so you can’t miss it even as it sets in twilight. Venus begins to re-emerge into the evening sky this month. How soon […]

Mark Your Calendars for these events happening at HMNS 8/1-8/7

Here’s last week’s featured #HMNSBlockParty creation::  Want to get your engineering handwork featured? Drop by our Block Party interactive play area and try your own hand building a gravity-defying masterpiece. Tag your photos with #HMNSBlockParty. Summer Cockrell Butterfly Center Events Summer Cockrell Butterfly Center events continue through Aug. 19. Wing It | Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.Come […]

Cheese Please! Selecting Cheese for the Perfect Cheese Platter

Written by Chef Kevin Morris, Abuso Catering Co., one of our Museum’s exclusive caterers. Cheese platers have been around for ages, and are a great staple to have whether at a formal event, or a casual gathering at your home. But with so many options how to you make a cheese plater everyone will remember? […]

A Study in Patience

Written by Jack Alger, HMNS Paleontology Intern This summer I bring dimetrodons back to life. No, life has not found a way, I’m not extracting DNA from inclusions found in amber; I work in the Houston Museum of Natural Science in Sugar Land. It’s a small brick building with a splendid collection of history both […]


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