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Discover your place in the natural world

Texas Science & Natural History Museum engages, excites, and connects curious minds of all ages to the unique and irreplaceable natural history of the State of Texas
Museum Store Sunday

Dec. 1 Museum Store Sunday

Shop with purpose at the biggest Museum Store sale of the year! Get 20% off all purchases, plus Texas Science & Natural History Museum members get an additional 10% off.

Hobby-Eberly Telescope

New Exhibit Open Now!

Discover how astronomers explore the wonders of the universe in a new exhibit featuring a scale model of the Hobby-Eberly Telescope (HET).

Free Fourth Sundays

H-E-B Free Days

Explore the museum for free during Free Fourth Sundays, sponsored by H-E-B! Sunday hours are 1-5pm.

Upcoming Events

public tours
Event Status
Scheduled
Saturday November 16, 2024, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Free with museum admission, our gallery guides will offer a 30-minute family-friendly tour at 11:00 a.m. or a 45-minute paleontology-focused tour at 2:00 p.m.
public tours
Event Status
Scheduled
Saturday November 16, 2024, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Free with museum admission, our gallery guides will offer a 30-minute family-friendly tour at 11:00 a.m. or a 45-minute paleontology-focused tour at 2:00 p.m.
museum closed today
Event Status
Scheduled
Saturday November 23, 2024, All day
Please note that the museum will be closed for the UT Football home game. We look forward to welcoming you back the following day!
Free Fourth Sunday
Event Status
Scheduled
Sunday November 24, 2024, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Recurs: Monthly on the fourth Sunday, 1 - 5pm
Enjoy free museum admission all day on H-E-B Free Fourth Sundays, held the fourth Sunday of every month!
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Contact Us

Location
2400 Trinity Street
Austin, Texas 78712-1621

Phone
512-471-1604

Email
tmminfo@austin.utexas.edu

 

Large saber tooth cat statue

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Find information on hours, admission and pricing, museum layout, directions, parking, and accessibility.

fossil

Exhibits

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

kids looking at fossils

Group Visits

Explore, learn and make memories together! Pre-book a group visit or field trip and receive discounted admission.

A dinosaur fossil on a platform in a burnt orange room

Events

Learn about upcoming public events and find venue rental details for private events.

family with tyrannosaur

Become a Member

Museum members get free admission! Enjoy a wide range of benefits with an annual membership.