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Exhibits

Explore the natural history of Texas, from the birth of our planet through the age of dinosaurs to present day.

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Latest Museum News

Texas Science and Natural History Museum Reopens After Renovations

Nov. 1, 2023
Alcalde Magazine “To visitors from around the world, we want this to be the premier space in Central Texas about science and natural history. We want this to be a destination on the UT campus.”
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Amid the Enhancements at New Museum are Contributions by UT Students

Oct. 19, 2023
Collaborators across the College of Natural Sciences and UT Austin played a role in the transformation at Texas Science & Natural History Museum.

Dino-mite! Discover a Texas T-Rex at This Revamped Museum

Sept. 28, 2023
Austin Monthly The Texas Science & Natural History Museum celebrated its grand opening with breathtaking new fossil displays and a regionally focused mindset.

Texas Science and Natural History Museum at UT opens after renovations

Sept. 28, 2023
Fox 7 News The Texas Science and Natural History Museum on UT campus closed its doors a year and a half ago for renovations. On Saturday, it welcomed the public back for the next chapter of its history.

Texas Science & Natural History Museum triumphantly reopens with awe-inspiring renovations and a new tyrannosaur skeleton

Sept. 22, 2023
CBS Austin The Texas Science & Natural History Museum, situated on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, has officially reopened its doors after a period of uncertainty and closure.
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Upcoming Public Events

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Tuesday December 5, 2023, 10:00 am - Sunday December 10, 2023, 5:00 pm
Shop and save on great science- and nature-themed gifts for all ages!
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Tuesday December 19, 2023, 10:00 am - Saturday December 23, 2023, 5:00 pm
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Wednesday December 27, 2023, 10:00 am - Saturday December 30, 2023, 5:00 pm
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Sunday December 31, 2023, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Contact Us

Location
2400 Trinity Street
Austin, Texas 78712-1621

Mailing Address
2400 Trinity Street
Mail Stop D1500
Austin, Texas 78712-1621

Email
tmminfo@austin.utexas.edu

Phone
512-471-1604