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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!

May16
- Public
Stretch Through Time: Free FIT Class

Saturday, May 16, 9 to 9:45 a.m.

Join a one-of-a-kind stretch class held on the museum's back patio, open to all!
May20
- Education
- Free
- Members
- Public
Biodiversity and Kinship in a Changing World

Wednesday, May 20, 6 to 8 p.m.

Explore how land management influences plant-pollinator interaction with Dr. Shalene Jha, professor of integrative biology at UT Austin, in this free public program.
May23
- Members
Masters of the Night: Member Exhibit Preview

Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Museum members are invited to an exclusive preview celebrating the opening of the special exhibit “Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats.”
May24
- Education
- Free
- Public
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday

Sunday, May 24, 1 to 5 p.m.

Enjoy FREE museum admission for the whole family during H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday!
Jun19

Jun19

Closed for Emancipation Day (Juneteenth)
Jun28
- Education
- Free
- Public
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday

Sunday, June 28, 1 to 5 p.m.

Enjoy free museum admission for the whole family during H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday!
Jul4

Jul4

Closed for Independence Day
Jul11
- Education
- Members
- Public
Dinosaur Day

Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Celebrate all things dinosaur with hands-on activities, fossil identification, and fun for all ages!
Jul26
- Education
- Free
- Public
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday

Sunday, July 26, 1 to 5 p.m.

Enjoy free museum admission for the whole family during H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday!
Aug23
- Education
- Free
- Public
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday

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

Enjoy free museum admission for the whole family during H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday!