Travel through history in time labs

Bringing a group to HMNS or HMNS Sugar Land? Explore science, nature and history in our interactive science labs which feature specimens, artifacts and laboratory equipment.

Each lab lasts one hour and accommodates up to 25 students. Labs cost range between $165 per lab and $200 (for Dissection Lab*) and include admission to the Museum's Permanent Exhibit Halls.

If your group is interested in scheduling a lab please contact CLOAKING .

Time Labs

Archaeology 101 (October) 

Dead men really do tell tales! Come explore the science of archeology from shards to skulls and beyond.

Plague (November) 

In 1348 Genoese sailors brought the Black Death to Europe from Asia. Explore the effects this plague had on the lives and cultures of Medieval Europe.

Leonardo da Vinci (December)

Gizmos, gadgets, and ingenious inventions! Discover Leonardo and his amazing talent.

Maya Prophecy (January)

Explore the truth behind the 2012 prophecy as you discover the Continent's longest lived indigenous civilization and some of their enduring contributions.

Ancient Writing (February)

Try your hand as an ancient scribe! Experiment with different writing styles from different ancient cultures and discover the earliest alphabets.

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (March)

Come travel the world as you discover the wonders of the ancient world from the Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramids at Giza.

Ancient Games (May)

Are games simple amusements or something more? Discover the games played by the ancients and what they have to tell us.