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Events & Programs

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Looking for family-friendly fun in Austin? Texas Science & Natural History Museum offers special events, educational programs, guided tours and hands-on experiences that bring science and natural history to life for all ages. Explore, discover and enjoy!

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.

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. 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.
Apr19
- Education
- Members
- Public
Pop-Up Activity: Earth Exploration

Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Celebrate the planet on Saturday, April 19 with several special hands-on activities.
Apr20

Apr20

Closed for Easter Sunday