Beyond Bones

Happy National S’mores day! Do you love s’mores but don’t have a campfire to make one? Try these great ideas from Café Natalie, one of our exclusive Museum caterers. Did you know these delicious treats are named literally for “some more”? Campfire Cones 1 Cup Mini Marshmallows1 Cup Chocolate Chips Mix marshmallows and chocolate chips […]

They say, “home is where the heart is”, and in my case that is true. However, home is also where you say things like, “Don’t kill that Black Widow. I need it…,” or “So………do you have any plans for that dead armadillo?” My parents live on a working ranch, complete with cows and buzzards, hay […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’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 […]

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 […]

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 […]