Docents to Go

During a Docents To Go presentation, our expert volunteer docents will visit your organization with real Museum artifacts and specimens! Each 45-minute session is a hands-on, interactive, object-based learning experience.

Choose from a wide variety of topics in science, natural history and culture – custom presentations with a combination of themes may also be created to fit your group’s needs.

Topics Available:
Age ranges are the recommended limits for the subject

• Ancient Egypt (Grade 3 – adult)
  From mummies to the pyramids, experience amazing architectural and cultural aspects of Ancient Egypt.
• Astronomy (Grade K – adult)
  Investigate our place in space and ways we study this exciting place full of planets, moons, stars, and galaxies.
• Authentic Africa (Grade 1 – adult) Experience the rich and varied history, geography, peoples, and cultures of Africa, the world’s second-largest continent.
• Birds (Grade 1 – adult)
  Encounter an amazing variety of birds and discover their fascinating ancestral roots, while learning about their adaptations for success.
• Energy (Grade 3 – Grade 6)
  Exciting demonstrations explore the remarkable forms of energy we encounter every day.
• Insects (Grades PK – 3)
  Investigate Earth’s most abundant forms of life and their marvelous characteristics.
• Myths & Legends (Grade 1 – adult)
  Travel around the world to learn about ancient stories that have shaped the cultures of many lands.
• Native Americans (Grade 1 – adult)
  Discover the inventive and resourceful lifestyles of North America’s earliest human residents.
• Ocean Life (Grades PK – 5)
  Dive into Earth’s largest ecosystem and examine intriguing examples of diverse ocean life.
• Paleontology (Grade 1 – adult)
  Learn how living organisms are transformed into fossils and discover what fossils reveal about prehistoric life.
• Rocks and Minerals (Grade 3 – adult)
  Explore the fascinating characteristics of the most important building blocks of Earth’s crust.
• Texas Wildlife (Grade 1 – adult)
  Generate an appreciation for the amazingly varied creatures with which we share our state.
• Tails & Tales
  Share stories using animals to teach us about human relationships and challenges.

Details and Restrictions:

• Capacity: Approximately 40 audience members per presentation
• Distance: Dependent on presenter availability and time of program
• There is a mileage fee for locations more than 20 miles from the Museum.
• Presentations
  Tailored to age level and setting.
• $150 per 45-minute presentation