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Texas Science & Natural History Museum in Austin, Texas offers a variety of family-friendly special events, educational programs, guided tours and more interactive learning experiences designed to bring science to life and engage visitors of all ages.

Mar2
- Members
Member Brunch: Discovery Center Opening Reception

Sunday, March 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Texas Science & Natural History Museum members are invited to an exclusive reception celebrating the new Discovery Center!
Mar8
- Public
Public Tours

Saturday, March 8, 11 to 11:30 a.m.; 2 to 2:45 p.m.

Free with museum admission, our gallery guides will offer a 30-minute family-friendly tour at 11 a.m. or a 45-minute paleontology-focused tour at 2 p.m.
Mar11
- Free
- Members
- Public
Particles of Color: The Future of Sustainability in the Fashion Industry

Tuesday, March 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Join Dr. Jessica Ciarla and an esteemed panel of international experts for an inspiring evening exploring fashion’s universal role in protecting the planet. The evening will include a fashion show by designer Nikolaj Storm, a Q&A session and a light reception.
Mar23
- Education
- Free
- Public
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday

Sunday, March 23, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Enjoy FREE museum admission all day during H-E-B Free Fourth Sundays, held the fourth Sunday of every month.
Mar29
- Public
Public Tours

Saturday, March 29, 11 to 11:30 a.m.; 2 to 2:45 p.m.

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.
Apr5
- Public
Public Tours

Saturday, April 5, 11 to 11:30 a.m.; 2 to 2:45 p.m.

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.
Apr12
- Public
Public Tours

Saturday, April 12, 11 to 11:30 a.m.; 2 to 2:45 p.m.

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.
Apr17
- Free
- Members
- Public
Dark Energy and Beyond

Thursday, April 17, 6 to 8 p.m.

Learn about the latest groundbreaking discoveries in the Universe in this free public program featuring Dr. Karl Gebhardt, Department Chair of Astronomy in the College of Natural Sciences.
Apr20

Apr20

Closed for Easter Sunday
Apr26
- Public
Public Tours

Saturday, April 26, 11 to 11:30 a.m.; 2 to 2:45 p.m.

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.