Discover your place
in the natural world

Unearth the stories of Texas’ unique natural history
and its connection to the world around us.

Plan Your Visit

Location

Located on The University of Texas at Austin campus.

2400 Trinity Street
Austin, Texas 78712

Hours

Open Tuesday to Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 
5 p.m. and
Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed Mondays

Directions & Parking

Families with Strollers +
Accessibility Entrance

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Happening at the Museum

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Teacher Appreciation

K-12 educators with a current school ID can enjoy free museum admission Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4!

Discovery Center

Dig into science with hands-on paleontology fun for young explorers. This new exhibit is now open!

Chasing the Tide

Learn about conservationists Jay and Chrissy Kleberg’s 370-mile trek across Texas’ barrier islands.

Public Tours

Explore Texas’ prehistoric past with guided tours on select Saturdays. See the program calendar for dates.

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Plan a
Group Visit

Explore the story of life in Texas from the formation of our planet, through the age of dinosaurs into our current time.

Group Visits

Field Trips

Children getting a hands-on fossil lesson

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your Experience

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