Ancient Egypt

Our new Hall of Ancient Egypt will open in May 2013.

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Paleontology

More than 450 fossils and fossil replicas provide a vivid glimpse into the incredible 3.5-billion-year story of life on Earth.

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• The Morian Hall of Paleontology
• New Specimens

Gems & Minerals

See more than 750 beautifully crystallized mineral specimens, including some of the world's rarest and most beautiful examples.

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Energy Hall

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.

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• Wiess Energy Hall Curriculum
• Pendulum
• Energy 101

Gem Vault

Thousands of hours of meticulous design and superb craftsmanship went into creating this stunning jewelry collection.

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The Americas

A magnificent collection of rugs, pottery, bead work, kachina dolls, pre-Columbian gold, and more from 50 diverse cultures from Alaska to Peru.

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• Smith Collection

African Wildlife

Explore well-integrated themes of African wildlife ecology and conservation through interactives and video films.

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Chemistry

Discover how elements are the building blocks of all matter, including our own bodies, and see how chemistry innovations have changed the world.

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Earth Forum

An engaging arrangement of 11 interrelated workstations, each focusing on a different area of dynamic and gradual change on the Earth.

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Malacology

Malacology is the study of molluscs - invertebrate creatures with soft, unsegmented bodies, many of which house themselves in shells.

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Texas Wildlife

A dramatic overview of the seven biotic provinces within Texas. Learn about the plants, animals, and topography of these unique regions.

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