HMNS Events
HMNS Events
HMNS Farmers Market
The Braeswood Farmers Market will be setting up shop on the Museum Sundial Plaza on August 24th from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Free to attend and get 20% off any membership level when you purchase from the HMNS plant sale table or one of the vendors.
Can’t make this one? Don’t worry, there are more Farmers Markets coming up!
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October 19
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November 9
Vendors may vary at every farmers market.
2025 Astronomy Events
Join HMNS astronomers for a guided tour of the night sky highlights and seasonal celebrations.
Tuesday Rooftop Astronomy Upcoming Dates:
- September 2, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – The Andromeda Legend
- October 7, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Exploring the Supermoon
Sundial Celebrations Upcoming Dates:
- September 22, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Fall Equinox
- December 21, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Winter Solstice
For a full list of dates, click the link below.
Mind Over Matter – A Wellness Night at HMNS presented in collaboration with Reverse Happy Hour
Join us for an unforgettable night of movement, mindfulness, and connection. This signature wellness experience combines light fitness, interactive brain boosters, and playful challenges to recharge your body and uplift your mind.
Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, you’ll leave feeling energized, empowered, and inspired. We’ll wrap up the evening with a celebratory champagne toast to health, happiness, and good vibes.
*Class is 21+
*Consent form required at check-in
*Free Parking is provided for this event
*Glassell Hall, Morian Hall of Paleontology, Wiess Energy Hall and Grand Hall will be open for this event
HMNS Sensory Friendly Events
Three times a year, HMNS offers Sensory Friendly events where exhibits and venues are modified for those with sensory sensitivities. Exhibits and venues are modified to create a sensory neutral environment. The Burke Baker Planetarium and Wortham Giant Screen Theatre also offer modified 2D shows with house lights on and the volume reduced. Sensory Backpacks, which include ear defenders, sunglasses, and fidgets, are available to check out with an ID at the Museum Services Desk, and Touch Carts with tactile specimens to explore will be available throughout the museum’s permanent exhibit halls. To pre-register for free permanent exhibit hall entry, please click the link below.
2025 Event dates:
- Saturday, April 26, 2025: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
- Saturday, September 27, 2025: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
- Monday, December 1, 2025: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Individuals with disabilities and their families will receive free admission to the Permanent Exhibit halls for Sensory Friendly Events at HMNS! To pre-register for these events and to book your visit please click the “Pre-Register” button below or email us at accessprogramming@hmns.org.
King Tut’s Tomb Discovery Experience
There are currently no upcoming events related to King Tut’s Tomb Discovery Experience.
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Mixers & Elixirs
Summer 2025
Ditch the usual bar scene and step into something extraordinary. Mixers & Elixirs is where fascinating people, themed cocktails, and electrifying live music come together for a night of next-level fun. Wander off for a free flick in the Giant Screen Theatre or take a cosmic journey in the Burke Baker Planetarium—because this isn’t just a party, it’s an experience.
Member Events
Second Saturdays
Second Saturday: World Lion Day
Saturday, August 9 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Roar into the weekend with us as we celebrate World Lion Day! Create your paper plate lion face in our kid-friendly craft zone, then head over to the African Wildlife Hall to meet our knowledgeable volunteers. Ask them all your wildest questions—like, is a lion’s roar faster than the speed of sound?
Event is subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances
Second Saturday: Seashells on the Seashelf
Saturday, September 13 | 8:00 am – 2:00 pm (Extended for September Member Appreciation)
We love dinosaurs, but let’s not forget the extraordinary aquatic life we have here at HMNS!
Stop by Glassell Hall to make a fun jellyfish craft under the glow of our faux aquatic world. Then, head over to the Malacology Hall, where our friendly docents are ready to share fascinating facts about our extensive seashell collection on the shelf… or should we say, seashelf!
Plus, don’t miss the face painting station from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, where guests of all ages can transform into sea creatures, mermaids, or whatever their imagination desires!
The first 100 members to stop by the membership table will receive a small shark fan—perfect for cooling off after exploring!
Due to time constraints and high demand, face painting is not guaranteed. We will have a hard stop at 1:00 pm, with the line closing at 12:50 pm.
More September Member Activities Coming soon!
Supporting Member Soirée: Funk Night
Get ready to turn up the groove—Funk Night is coming in hot! Join us in the electric Wiess Energy Hall where the vibes are high and the rhythm never stops. The City Funk Band is bringing the beats, so dust off those platforms and come ready to dance. Strike a pose at our Glambot station and snag a glam shot of your funky fresh outfit. We’ll keep you fueled with passed hors d’oeuvres, and our cash bars will be pouring all night long.
This event is to celebrate the continuous support of our Supporting Level Members.
Supporting Members (Discoverer level and above) receive two free tickets to this event. Any additional tickets are $100 per person.
*This event is 21+
*Parking is free for this event
*Only Wiess Energy Hall will be open for this event
