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Wiess Energy Hall


Visit the world's most sophisticated and comprehensive energy exhibit! The Wiess Energy Hall explores the application of scientific concepts and advanced technology in the oil and gas industry. Explore the entire process of energy development, from how oil and natural gas are formed to the ways in which various types of energy are used. The hall incorporates interactive learning methods such as computer graphics, touch screens, holographic video displays, and virtual reality.


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The Houston Museum of Natural Science wishes to thank donors who made the 2005 Wiess Energy Hall renovations possible: Saudi Aramco, ConocoPhillips, EOG Resources, Halliburton, Marathon Oil Company, ChevronTexaco, BP, Burlington Resources, ExxonMobil, Caroline Wiess Law, Simmons & Company International, Anadarko Petroleum Company, Devon Energy Corporation, Apache Corporation and Raymond N. Plank.

Fundamental Issues in Energy
Friday, March 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Canceled
$200 per person


This seminar is led by Kenneth B. Medlock III, fellow of energy studies at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University. Utilizing the resources of the Wiess Energy Hall, this training is designed to offer a holistic understanding of present and future issues facing the energy industry, including geopolitics, extraction of depletable resources, conversion industries, derived demand and the environment. Legal, accounting, finance and marketing professionals will benefit.

Includes breakfast & lunch. A Master Docent led guided tour of the Museum’s Wiess Energy Hall is also included.