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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.