Events
Upcoming Events
In Our Nature
March 23: Texas Master Naturalists: Explore our Texas Wetlands 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
March 30: Coastal Charms: Exploring Seashell Stories 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
April 6: Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
April 13: Texas Master Naturalists: What’s the Buzzzz about Native Bees? 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
April 20: Earth Day Festival 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
April 27: Texas Master Naturalists: What’s the Buzzzz about Native Bees? 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Local Eclipse Experience
Visit HMNS at Sugar Land for a local eclipse experience! Doors open at 10:00 a.m., with time to explore the exhibits and make solar crafts, while awaiting the celestial spectacle. The local partial eclipse will begin at 12:10 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Duration will be 2 hours, 41 minutes, with 94% coverage at 1:30 p.m.
Expert staff and amateur astronomers will be on hand, and eclipse glasses – to view the sun safely – are included with ticket purchase.
Earth Day Festival
Join us for an inspiring Earth Day event in the pollinator garden at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Explore eco-friendly initiatives and sustainable practices, while discovering the importance of biodiversity. It’s a day of interactive education and hands-on fun!
Sensory Friendly Events
Three times a year, HMNS at Sugar Land offers Sensory Friendly Events where exhibits and venues are modified to create a sensory neutral environment for those with autism and sensory sensitivities. Sensory Backpacks, which include ear defenders, sunglasses, and fidgets, are available to check out with an ID at the Box Office, and Touch Carts with tactile specimens to explore will be available throughout the museum’s permanent exhibit halls. Pre-registration is required for these events, which take place during the hour before the Museum opens to the public. Tickets may be purchased at a discounted rate. Free permanent exhibit hall admission for Sensory Friendly Events at HMNS at Sugar Land is made possible by proceeds from our annual fundraiser, Jingle Tree. We are grateful to all our generous donors for their support.
2024 Event Dates are:
Saturday, January 27th – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 11th – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 12th – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Individuals with disabilities and their families will receive free admission to the permanent exhibit halls for Sensory Friendly Events at HMNS and Sugar Land! Pre-registration is required to access free admission. To pre-register for these events and to book your visit, please email us at SLAccessProgramming@hmns.org.