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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!

Sep12

Sep12

Closed for Texas Football Home Game
Sep13
- Education
- Members
- Public
EchoVision: A Mixed Reality Bat Experience

Sunday, September 13, 1 to 5 p.m.

Step into the fascinating sensory world of bats with EchoVision, an immersive mixed reality experience that lets you explore how bats navigate using echolocation.
Sep19

Sep19

Closed for Texas Football Home Game
Sep20
- Education
- Free
- Public
Austin Museum Day

Sunday, September 20, 1 to 5 p.m.

Enjoy free admission for the whole family during Austin Museum Day!
Sep24
- Education
- Free
- Members
- Public
The Power of Bat Conservation

Thursday, September 24, 6 to 8 p.m.

Explore the remarkable diversity of bats and the vital roles they play in ecosystems in this free public program with Dr. Karin Akre.
Sep26
- Education
- Free
- Members
- Public
Texas Archeology Fair

Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This free, family-friendly event features interactive experiences, demonstrations and exhibits led by archeologists and partner organizations from across Texas.
Sep27
- Education
- Free
- Public
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday

Sunday, September 27, 1 to 5 p.m.

Enjoy free museum admission for the whole family during H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday!
Oct10
- Education
- Members
- Public
Movies Behind the Museum: Hoppers

Saturday, October 10, 6 to 9 p.m.

Enjoy a special outdoor screening of the family favorite "Hoppers" and get after-hours access to the museum!
Oct14
- Education
- Members
- Public
National Fossil Day: Fossil Identification

Wednesday, October 14, 10 a.m. to noon; 2 to 4 p.m.

Bring your fossils for in-person identification by a paleontologist and explore amazing fossils throughout the museum!
Oct17

Oct17

Closed for Texas Football Home Game