Houston Museum of Natural Science

Mixers & Elixirs: Atoms & Attractions
Fri, Feb 13 | 7–11 PM | HMNS Hermann Park

DJ dance floors, karaoke, speed dating, crafts, movie screening, and stop-light bracelets to show your vibe. 21+

Early bird pricing ends Jan 24. Tickets at hmns.org 💕

World of the Terracotta Warriors: New Archaeological Discoveries in Shaanxi is organized by the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center, Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum Site Museum and Bowers Museum. Supported by Regent Seven Seas Cruises®.

Wait, this Terracotta Warrior is alive!

Jarry, the Warrior, is stationed in the Terracotta Warriors exhibition daily from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Come say hello and pose for a one-of-a-kind photo while exploring the world-renowned exhibition.

Tickets on sale now at hmns.org

Serving the greater Houston area with out-of-this-world science and visuals since 1964, our very own Burke Baker Planetarium is nominated as USA Today's 10 Best Planetariums. 💫

Vote for your hometown hero today, and as many days as you can with this link:
10best.usatoday.com/awards/burke...

Meet the Comet Moth (Argema mittrei) 🦋 Native to Madagascar, these giant silk moths do not eat as adults, rely on stored energy, spin hole-filled cocoons to drain rain, and even absorb ultrasound to confuse bats. Nature is wild.
#CometMoth #Moths #ButterflyCenter

1st week back…. How’s everyone doing?

Where Are They Now: Halley's Comet Edition☄️

What are your memories of Halley's Comet in 1986? Who's hoping to see it again in 2061?

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

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.

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!

World of the Terracotta Warriors: New Archaeological Discoveries in Shaanxi is organized by the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center, Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum Site Museum and Bowers Museum. Supported by Regent Seven Seas Cruises®.

Over 110 newly unearthed treasures, from Terracotta Warriors to jade, gold, and bronze masterpieces, are making their final stop at HMNS. Make it part of your holiday tradition and visit today.

🎟️ hmns.org or #Linktree

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 Museumgoer

Learn beautiful things when you visit #HMNS.

#StrangerThings

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

Top 10 tips for visiting #HMNS 😀

Reminder: HMNS Hermann Park & Sugar Land close at 3 PM Christmas Eve and are closed Christmas Day.

Did you know #HMNS has a Sugar Land location? 😊 Enjoy a more hands-on, neighborhood museum experience this holiday season. Hours: Dec 20–Jan 7, 10am–5pm (Jan 1 opens at 12pm). Both locations close at 3pm Dec 24 and Dec 25. Members get perks at all locations. 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

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 😉)

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.

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...

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.

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

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. 💪🧠

World of the Terracotta Warriors: New Archaeological Discoveries in Shaanxi is organized by the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center, Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum Site Museum and Bowers Museum. Supported by Regent Seven Seas Cruises®.

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...