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Press Kits
Press Kit - Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia
Press Kit - CSI: The Experience
Press Kit - Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius
Press Kit - Dinosaur Mummy CSI: Cretaceous Science Investigation
Press Releases
2008
4/29/2008 Geopalooza! A Hard Rock Anthology New special exhibition features “greatest hits” of Earth’s natural treasures.
4/23/2008 World Premiere Lucy’s Legacy exhibit extended through Sept. 1. Famous, 3.2 million year old fossil Lucy to spend a full year in Houston.
4/7/2008 Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk. Whitewater Excitement spotlights Global Water Issues.
4/2/2008 Witness Night of the Titanic. New Planetarium show, lecture explore famous tragedy, Arctic today.
3/26/2008 World premiere of “Mummified” Dinosaur comes to Houston. Features “Leonardo;” one of the most perfectly preserved big dinosaurs ever found.
3/17/2008 Discover the Secrets of the Sun. New Planetarium show launches on spring solstice.
3/17/2008 Xplorations Summer Science Adventures available at The Houston Museum of Natural Science.
3/17/2008 Xplorations Summer Science Adventures available in Fort Bend County.
3/17/2008 Xplorations Summer Science Adventures available in The Woodlands At The Woodlands Xploration Station.
2/29/2008 Spring Break science at The Woodlands Xploration Station. New Paleontology Prep Lab debuts with visit from famous paleontologist, free day.
2/27/2008 Museum Board of Trustees approves lease agreement for Sugar Land satellite educational facility.
2/21/2008 Dinosaurs 3D: Giants of Patagonia puts the “BIG” in IMAX. New film explores the history, evolution and extinction of dinosaurs.
2/13/2008 Rare, Total Lunar Eclipse Feb. 20. View eclipse at George Observatory, learn more in Planetarium show.
2/4/2008 Tintypes of modern Texas cowboys capture state’s character. Revealing Character showcases modern-day cowboys using 19th-century technique.
1/30/2008 Minerals reveal radiant secret in new exhibit. “Glow in the Dark” Fluorescent Rock Mine on display at The Woodlands Xploration Station.
1/25/2008 This Valentine’s Day, All You Need is Love – and Science. Investigate matters of the heart at The Woodlands Xploration Station.
1/24/2008 Photo Opportunity - NASA Astronaut flies Challenger Learning Center mission with students and on anniversary of Challenger tragedy, presents mission patches that flew on STS-120.
1/4/2008 Discover the wonders of Galapagos 3D. New IMAX features soaring vistas, amazing wildlife – on land and undersea.
2007
10/1/2007 Descubra La Virgen de Guadalupe. Una nueva exposición explora sus orígenes e influencia cultural.
10/1/2007 Discover The Virgin of Guadalupe. New exhibit explores her origins, cultural influence.
8/10/2007 Museum Officials Reach Agreement on Historic U.S. Tour of Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor.