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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!

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!
May24
- Education
- Free
- Public
Masters of the Night: Exhibit Opening

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

Step into the fascinating world of bats in this immersive new exhibit on the museum’s fourth floor.
May30

May30

Closed for Private Event
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
Jul9
- Education
- Members
- Public
Ice Ages in July

Thursday, July 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cool off this July with a series of activities all about the Ice Ages—plus enjoy the museum's excellent air conditioning while you're at it!
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!
Jul16
- Education
- Members
- Public
Ice Ages in July

Thursday, July 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cool off this July with a series of activities all about the Ice Ages—plus enjoy the museum's excellent air conditioning while you're at it!