Celebrate Reading Awareness Month with Dino Dave Day, witness the abstract art of Sherry Tseng Hill or dig for fossils with a real paleontologist. All these things and more are possible with HMNS. Check out our weekly happenings below. Wednesday, February 26 SENIOR SOCIAL – WIESS ENERGY HALL 9:00 AM · MORAN CONFERENCE HALL Get […]
He directs our attention to the skies monthly right here on Beyond Bones and explains the mysteries of the universe every day in the Burke Baker Planetarium to inner-city kids through a program with the Houston Independent School District (HISD), but there is much more to the man behind the stars. I had the pleasure […]
There’s always something to learn at the museum. The saints are marching in to Mardi Gras this week with the first Mixers & Elixirs of 2020, but wait… there’s more! Check out our weekly happenings below. Wednesday, February 19 CLASS – DIY IRL: BUTTERFLY PINNING AND SHADOW BOX MAKING 6:00 PM · LOWER LEVEL CLASSROOMS […]
Amethyst is a mineral known for its eye-grabbing violet hue. There are many examples of this beautiful sight within our Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals, but such a cultural influence can be found in other corners of the museum. February’s birthstone has many tales to tell. One of the most spectacular pieces in the […]
So many adventures are possible with HMNS. From forensic science feats in our own backyard to a miracle berry that swaps the sweet for sour, this week offers everything from A to Z for you and your valentine. Check out our weekly happenings below. Tuesday, February 11 LECTURE – THE REAL CSI: GETTING FORENSIC SCIENCE […]
I am no fan of Valentine’s Day. A simple Google search of “I hate Valentine’s Day” will prove that I am not alone in my aversion. I don’t know why I hate it. I just do. I prefer to celebrate the Ides of March, which is exactly one month and a day after Valentine’s. Give […]
Venus is even higher in the evening sky this month. Look in the west at dusk for the brightest thing there. Mercury makes a rare appearance in the evening sky this month. For the first half of February, look for it low to the western horizon right at dusk, directly under Venus. Mars is […]
Editor’s Note: As Houston’s leading science museum, we are committed to the constantly evolving aspects of both science and education. That being said, we are even more proud as a public institution to embrace a growing consciousness that seeks to build environments for everybody. As of 2/5/2020, we are happy to announce in association with […]
So many adventures are possible with HMNS. Travel to Madagascar without leaving Texas or learn the jaw-dropping history of Imperial Russia through jeweled treasures. Check out our weekly happenings below. Monday, February 3 BEHIND THE SCENES – SLEUTHS & SECRETS MYSTERY NIGHT 6:00 PM · CABINET OF CURIOSITIES The museum is home to a world […]
