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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
National Fossil Day

Fossil Identification

Celebrate National Fossil Day™ Oct. 16 at Texas Science & Natural History Museum and bring your fossils for in-person identification by a paleontologist.

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

fossil day
Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday October 16, 2024, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Celebrate National Fossil Day™ at Texas Science & Natural History Museum and bring your fossils for in-person identification by a paleontologist (between 10am-noon and 2pm-4pm).
fossil day
Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday October 16, 2024, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Celebrate National Fossil Day™ at Texas Science & Natural History Museum and bring your fossils for in-person identification by a paleontologist (between 10am-noon and 2pm-4pm).
Style and Science
Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday October 17, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join educator and designer Gail Chovan for a free public program exploring the evolution of sparkling embellishments through time and explore the science behind newly developed sustainable biosequins in the museum’s fourth-floor Particles of Color exhibit.
museum closed today
Event Status
Scheduled
Saturday October 19, 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!
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Contact Us

Location
2400 Trinity Street
Austin, Texas 78712-1621

Phone
512-471-1604

Email
tmminfo@austin.utexas.edu

 

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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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Group Visits

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

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Events

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

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