Latest Museum News

Fan of Nature? Check Out Texas Wildlife Day

Jan. 30, 2025
KXAN Texas Wildlife Day celebrates everything feathered, furred, smooth and scaled on February 1. Meteorologist Tommy House sat down with Dr. Pamela Owen, Associate Director at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum to talk about the event.

Texas Science & Natural History Museum to host Texas Wildlife Day on Feb. 1

Jan. 23, 2025
CBS Austin Texas Science & Natural History Museum will feature the diversity of Texas wildlife, both past and present, at Texas Wildlife Day on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

2023-2024 Impact Report

Nov. 25, 2024
Learn how Texas Science & Natural History Museum expanded its reach in the first year of operations after reopening.

Texas Science & Natural History Museum Celebrates ‘Día de los Huesos’

Nov. 7, 2024
The Daily Texan Texas Science & Natural History Museum welcomed community members to “Día de los Huesos” on Saturday, an event which celebrated Día de los Muertos with a paleontological spin.

Events at Texas Science & Natural History Museum

Oct. 31, 2024
FOX 7 Austin Managing Director Carolyn Connerat shares details on the museum's collections, events, renovations and more with reporter Tierra Neubam.

Texas Science & Natural History Museum increases attendance, adds new exhibits

Oct. 15, 2024
The Daily Texan The on-campus Texas Science & Natural History Museum announced on Sept. 30 that attendance has almost doubled since the museum reopened its doors last fall.

McDonald Observatory relocates to Austin — at 7% the size

Oct. 2, 2024
KXAN A new exhibit at the Texas Science and Natural History Museum is bringing the McDonald Observatory to The University of Texas at Austin campus.

Texas Science & Natural History Museum Celebrates Record Attendance in its First Year Since Reopening

Sept. 30, 2024
College of Natural Sciences Texas Science & Natural History Museum, located on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin, saw record attendance in its first full year since rebranding and reopening in September 2023.

Shimmer and Shine: The Intersection of Science and Sustainable Style on display at UT

Sept. 15, 2024
CBS Austin The "Particles of Color" exhibition, which showcases the new sustainable sequins across a diverse range of artistic creations, is a testament to the seamless integration of science and art.

Austin Travel Guide: Featured Attractions

Aug. 15, 2024
KAYAK Explore activities and attractions in Austin, including Texas Science & Natural History Museum and other museums.