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
The new year brings new adventures at HMNS! 🌟
Follow the #Linktree for tickets to:
• HMNS Farmers Market
• Building Buddies (Sugar Land)
• Astronomy Year in Review & Preview
• Eocene Fish Prep
• Wyrex Uncovered
Details + tickets: linktr.ee/HMNS
Follow the #Linktree for tickets to:
• HMNS Farmers Market
• Building Buddies (Sugar Land)
• Astronomy Year in Review & Preview
• Eocene Fish Prep
• Wyrex Uncovered
Details + tickets: linktr.ee/HMNS
January 3, 2026 at 1:18 AM
The new year brings new adventures at HMNS! 🌟
Follow the #Linktree for tickets to:
• HMNS Farmers Market
• Building Buddies (Sugar Land)
• Astronomy Year in Review & Preview
• Eocene Fish Prep
• Wyrex Uncovered
Details + tickets: linktr.ee/HMNS
Follow the #Linktree for tickets to:
• HMNS Farmers Market
• Building Buddies (Sugar Land)
• Astronomy Year in Review & Preview
• Eocene Fish Prep
• Wyrex Uncovered
Details + tickets: linktr.ee/HMNS
Just because you're extinct doesn't mean you can't have goals... 🦖💪
So here's some of Stan the T. rex's New Year's Resolutions:
Visit him in person to see just how close he and Lane are getting in the Morian Hall of Paleontology.
So here's some of Stan the T. rex's New Year's Resolutions:
Visit him in person to see just how close he and Lane are getting in the Morian Hall of Paleontology.
January 1, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Just because you're extinct doesn't mean you can't have goals... 🦖💪
So here's some of Stan the T. rex's New Year's Resolutions:
Visit him in person to see just how close he and Lane are getting in the Morian Hall of Paleontology.
So here's some of Stan the T. rex's New Year's Resolutions:
Visit him in person to see just how close he and Lane are getting in the Morian Hall of Paleontology.
From curious questions to unforgettable discoveries, 2025 was a year of wonder at HMNS 🧠✨ Thank you to the curious minds of all ages who made memories with us. Here’s to even more discovery ahead. ❤️ Happy New Year from all of us at HMNS!
December 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
From curious questions to unforgettable discoveries, 2025 was a year of wonder at HMNS 🧠✨ Thank you to the curious minds of all ages who made memories with us. Here’s to even more discovery ahead. ❤️ Happy New Year from all of us at HMNS!
From our family to yours ☺️💗
The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Hermann Park and Sugar Land are closed today. Our staff is currently enjoying the holidays with loved ones but will be right back tomorrow, Friday, December 26 at 9 AM to welcome you to our exhibit halls. We hope to see you there.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Hermann Park and Sugar Land are closed today. Our staff is currently enjoying the holidays with loved ones but will be right back tomorrow, Friday, December 26 at 9 AM to welcome you to our exhibit halls. We hope to see you there.
December 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
From our family to yours ☺️💗
The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Hermann Park and Sugar Land are closed today. Our staff is currently enjoying the holidays with loved ones but will be right back tomorrow, Friday, December 26 at 9 AM to welcome you to our exhibit halls. We hope to see you there.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Hermann Park and Sugar Land are closed today. Our staff is currently enjoying the holidays with loved ones but will be right back tomorrow, Friday, December 26 at 9 AM to welcome you to our exhibit halls. We hope to see you there.
December 25, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Happy holidays… or whatever 😒
Not feeling merry and bright? Same.
Escape the cheer and visit Death by Natural Causes. The darkness is waiting.
Reminder: HMNS Hermann Park and Sugar Land close at 3 PM today, Christmas Eve, and are closed Christmas Day.
Tickets: hmns.org
Not feeling merry and bright? Same.
Escape the cheer and visit Death by Natural Causes. The darkness is waiting.
Reminder: HMNS Hermann Park and Sugar Land close at 3 PM today, Christmas Eve, and are closed Christmas Day.
Tickets: hmns.org
December 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Happy holidays… or whatever 😒
Not feeling merry and bright? Same.
Escape the cheer and visit Death by Natural Causes. The darkness is waiting.
Reminder: HMNS Hermann Park and Sugar Land close at 3 PM today, Christmas Eve, and are closed Christmas Day.
Tickets: hmns.org
Not feeling merry and bright? Same.
Escape the cheer and visit Death by Natural Causes. The darkness is waiting.
Reminder: HMNS Hermann Park and Sugar Land close at 3 PM today, Christmas Eve, and are closed Christmas Day.
Tickets: hmns.org
This is snow joke. It’s on sight ❄️
Snow Flurry at HMNS Hermann Park
Sun, Dec 21 | 9am–3pm
130,000 lbs of snow take over the Cockrell Sundial Plaza, plus live entertainment, sweet treats, and more. Grab your mittens and join the fun.
Tickets at hmns.org
Snow Flurry at HMNS Hermann Park
Sun, Dec 21 | 9am–3pm
130,000 lbs of snow take over the Cockrell Sundial Plaza, plus live entertainment, sweet treats, and more. Grab your mittens and join the fun.
Tickets at hmns.org
December 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This is snow joke. It’s on sight ❄️
Snow Flurry at HMNS Hermann Park
Sun, Dec 21 | 9am–3pm
130,000 lbs of snow take over the Cockrell Sundial Plaza, plus live entertainment, sweet treats, and more. Grab your mittens and join the fun.
Tickets at hmns.org
Snow Flurry at HMNS Hermann Park
Sun, Dec 21 | 9am–3pm
130,000 lbs of snow take over the Cockrell Sundial Plaza, plus live entertainment, sweet treats, and more. Grab your mittens and join the fun.
Tickets at hmns.org
Welcome 2026 in a jurass-sick way 🦖 Mixers & Elixirs: New Year’s Eve at HMNS. Live bands, DJs across multiple floors, karaoke, food vendors, cash bars, and a screening of Ocean’s Eleven. VIP includes early entry, lounges, food voucher, drinks, and a champagne toast. Tickets at hmns.org.
December 17, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Welcome 2026 in a jurass-sick way 🦖 Mixers & Elixirs: New Year’s Eve at HMNS. Live bands, DJs across multiple floors, karaoke, food vendors, cash bars, and a screening of Ocean’s Eleven. VIP includes early entry, lounges, food voucher, drinks, and a champagne toast. Tickets at hmns.org.
Our beloved Foucault Pendulum has stopped swinging! 😮
So what's going on with this Houston icon?
Our Podcast/YouTube manager Johnny Hemberger gives us a breakdown (no pun intended 😉)
So what's going on with this Houston icon?
Our Podcast/YouTube manager Johnny Hemberger gives us a breakdown (no pun intended 😉)
December 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Our beloved Foucault Pendulum has stopped swinging! 😮
So what's going on with this Houston icon?
Our Podcast/YouTube manager Johnny Hemberger gives us a breakdown (no pun intended 😉)
So what's going on with this Houston icon?
Our Podcast/YouTube manager Johnny Hemberger gives us a breakdown (no pun intended 😉)
Santa really came through this year 🎅🏻
Make #HMNS part of your holiday tradition, starting this Saturday, December 6.
Visit hmns.org/holly-jolly or follow the #Linktree for details and tickets.
Make #HMNS part of your holiday tradition, starting this Saturday, December 6.
Visit hmns.org/holly-jolly or follow the #Linktree for details and tickets.
December 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Santa really came through this year 🎅🏻
Make #HMNS part of your holiday tradition, starting this Saturday, December 6.
Visit hmns.org/holly-jolly or follow the #Linktree for details and tickets.
Make #HMNS part of your holiday tradition, starting this Saturday, December 6.
Visit hmns.org/holly-jolly or follow the #Linktree for details and tickets.
This #GivingTuesday help #HMNS open the world of science to everyone. Give today break barriers so explorers of all ages, abilities, cultures, and backgrounds can experience the magic of the natural world.
Give now: www.hmns.org/giving-tuesd...
Give now: www.hmns.org/giving-tuesd...
December 3, 2025 at 1:35 AM
This #GivingTuesday help #HMNS open the world of science to everyone. Give today break barriers so explorers of all ages, abilities, cultures, and backgrounds can experience the magic of the natural world.
Give now: www.hmns.org/giving-tuesd...
Give now: www.hmns.org/giving-tuesd...
Science and Wonder for all. 💫 Your #GivingTuesday gift helps keep HMNS accessible, inclusive and full of discovery. Support exploration and inspiration for every visitor. Donate at hmns.org/giving-tuesday or follow the #Linktree. #HMNS #HoustonMuseum #Science
December 1, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Science and Wonder for all. 💫 Your #GivingTuesday gift helps keep HMNS accessible, inclusive and full of discovery. Support exploration and inspiration for every visitor. Donate at hmns.org/giving-tuesday or follow the #Linktree. #HMNS #HoustonMuseum #Science
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...