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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!

Jan30
- Education
- Members
- Public
Astronomy Afternoon

Friday, January 30, 2 to 3 p.m.

Enjoy a live, hands-on spectroscopy demonstration.
Feb1
- Members
Member Brunch: Paleontology Gallery Preview

Sunday, February 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Museum members are invited to explore the newly reimagined Paleontology Gallery.
Feb6
- Education
- Members
- Public
Astronomy Afternoon

Friday, February 6, 2 to 3 p.m.

Enjoy a live, hands-on spectroscopy demonstration.
Feb7
- Education
- Members
- Public
Songs, Stories & Science!

Saturday, February 7, 10:30 a.m.

Join a sing‑along about our incredible skeletons and learn about the bones that keep us moving!
Feb12
- Members
- Public
Fossils & Flowers

Thursday, February 12, 7 to 9 p.m.

Love is in the air at Fossils & Flowers, a pre-Valentine’s event filled with fun, creativity and discovery!
Feb13
- Education
- Members
- Public
Astronomy Afternoon

Friday, February 13, 2 to 3 p.m.

Enjoy a live, hands-on spectroscopy demonstration.
Feb14
- Education
- Members
- Public
Songs & Science!

Saturday, February 14, 10:30, 10:45, 11 a.m.

Join us for a lively sing‑along about the human skeleton and the bones that keep us moving!
Feb19
- Education
- Members
- Public
Guided Tour of “Epic Encounters”

Thursday, February 19, 2 to 3 p.m.

Discover Texas’ prehistoric past during a dynamic, staff-led tour of the museum's newly reimagined paleontology gallery.
Feb20
- Education
- Members
- Public
Astronomy Afternoon

Friday, February 20, 2 to 3 p.m.

Enjoy a live, hands-on spectroscopy demonstration.
Feb21
- Education
- Members
- Public
Songs & Science!

Saturday, February 21, 10:30, 10:45, 11 a.m.

Join us for a lively sing-along about the human skeleton and the bones that keep us moving!