About the Museum

Exterior of the museum with saber tooth cat sculpture in foreground

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. 

The museum tells the story of life in the natural world in Texas from the formation of our planet, through the age of dinosaurs, and into our current time. Exhibits will showcase advanced research being done at the University that will make a positive impact on life in the future.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt at groundbreaking for Texas Memorial Museum

History

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Large fossilized skull

Staff

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Museum News

Texas Science & Natural History Museum Celebrates ‘Día de los Huesos’

Nov. 7, 2024
The Daily Texan Texas Science & Natural History Museum welcomed community members to “Día de los Huesos” on Saturday, an event which celebrated Día de los Muertos with a paleontological spin.

Events at Texas Science & Natural History Museum

Oct. 31, 2024
FOX 7 Austin Managing Director Carolyn Connerat shares details on the museum's collections, events, renovations and more with reporter Tierra Neubam.

Texas Science & Natural History Museum increases attendance, adds new exhibits

Oct. 15, 2024
The Daily Texan The on-campus Texas Science & Natural History Museum announced on Sept. 30 that attendance has almost doubled since the museum reopened its doors last fall.

McDonald Observatory relocates to Austin — at 7% the size

Oct. 2, 2024
KXAN A new exhibit at the Texas Science and Natural History Museum is bringing the McDonald Observatory to The University of Texas at Austin campus.
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Contact Us

Location
2400 Trinity Street
Austin, Texas 78712-1621

Phone
512-471-1604

Email
tmminfo@austin.utexas.edu