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Pre-Visit Consultation
Once your field trip reservation is confirmed, sign up for one of our scheduled Zoom consultation hours or contact TMMEducation@austin.utexas.edu to schedule one. This service helps educators familiarize themselves with our exhibits and plan educational activities that align with classroom learning.
Small Group Planning
Contact us to request accommodations, to discuss a topic-focused visit for your group or to collaborate on activities that best suit your group’s unique needs.
Community Outreach
Are you interested in outreach partnerships with Texas Science & Natural History Museum? We provide hands-on tabling activities, fossil demonstrations and speakers for external events. Please email us to check our availability.
External Education Events
Look for us at these upcoming events:
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Hot Science-Cool Talks, Environmental Science Institute, educational, hands-on activities
February 20, 2026 5:30 p.m.
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UT STEM Girl Day, outreach and educational table activities
February 28, 2026 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Nature Night with Elgin Parks & Recreation, outreach and educational table activities
March 18, 2026 6 to 8 p.m.
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Hot Science-Cool Talks, Environmental Science Institute, Jackson School of Geosciences, educational, hands-on activities
March 27, 2026 5:30 p.m.
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Homeschool Pfair at Pflugerville Public Library
April 9, 2026 2 to 4 p.m.
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Hot Science-Cool Talks, Environmental Science Institute, Jackson School of Geosciences, educational, hands-on activities
April 17, 2026 5:30 p.m.
Volunteer at the Museum
Are you passionate about informal science education? Volunteer as a Gallery Guide.
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