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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/
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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.
November 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
⚔️ 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...
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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
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 🦃
November 24, 2025 at 3:28 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/
November 23, 2025 at 10:41 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!
November 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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!
November 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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.
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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
November 21, 2025 at 12:38 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.
November 20, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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-...
November 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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
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
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!
November 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Step into the world of the Terracotta Warriors and meet life-size soldiers with unique expressions carved 2,000 years ago. Opens to all tomorrow at 9 AM. Your ticket includes access to the permanent #HMNS collection. Tickets at hmns.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:10 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 ❤️
November 12, 2025 at 11:32 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
November 10, 2025 at 11:43 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
November 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The beauty of tradition fills our halls ✨

Houston Hanfu Association joins us in celebrating Chinese culture ahead of the Terracotta Warriors exhibition.

Members see it first Nov 14. Public opening Nov 15.
🎟️ Tickets going fast

Visit hmns.org today!
November 7, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Celebrate National STEM Day weekend with TikTok at HMNS! 🧪✨

Enjoy hands-on experiments, live demos & science fun—all FREE on our Sundial Plaza!

📅 Nov 8–9 | 11 AM–3:30 PM

#STEMonTikTok #HMNS #HoustonMuseum #NationalSTEMDay
November 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Holiday cheer has arrived in Sugar Land! 🎄 Join us for Jingle Tree Nov 14–20 at HMNS Sugar Land!

A week of stunning trees, festive workshops, photos, and auctions. All proceeds benefit local schools and nonprofits. ✨🎁
November 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The countdown is on! 🧪 Join us Nov 8–9, 11 AM–3:30 PM for TikTok’s Weekend of STEM Discovery at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Hands-on experiments, live demos, and mind-blowing science fun — all FREE on our Sundial Plaza! ✨
#STEMonTikTok #STEM #HoustonMuseum
November 4, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The perfect gift doesn’t exi—😮 Give the gift of #HMNS! Save 15% on all membership levels thru Dec 26. Enjoy perks at all 3 locations, early exhibit access, 10% off the Museum Store & more. Visit hmns.org or our #Linktree to purchase! #HoustonMuseum #HolidayGifts #Science
November 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
STEM Weekend at HMNS with TikTok 🔬✨

Nov 8–9 | Join us for hands-on experiments and creator-led activities as science comes to life like never before.

Plan your visit: hmns.org/visit/events
#STEMonTikTok #STEM #HoustonMuseum
October 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Experience history in the making! 🎥

Join us Sat, Nov 1 at 12PM in the Burke Baker Planetarium for a FREE livestream of the Grand Egyptian Museum Opening Ceremony—presented with the Egyptian Embassy & Cultural Bureau. #HMNS #GrandEgyptMuseum #Livestream #Planetarium
October 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM