HMNS Events
HMNS Events
HMNS Farmers Market
The Braeswood Farmers Market will be setting up shop on the Museum Sundial Plaza on Sunday, October 19th from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Free to attend and get 20% off any membership level when you purchase from any one of the vendors.
Can’t make this one? Don’t worry, there are more Farmers Markets coming up!
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November 16
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:
- October 7, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Exploring the Supermoon
- October 28, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Halloween Spooky Moon
Sundial Celebrations Upcoming Dates:
- December 21, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Winter Solstice
For a full list of dates, click the link below.
International Archaeology Day
Join us for a free, family-friendly Archaeology Fair in the Grand Hall! Explore interactive displays featuring authentic artifacts from real archaeological sites. Get hands-on with stone tools, prehistoric pottery, and animal bones and shells, and watch flint knapping demonstrations. Kids and adults alike can take part in arts and crafts activities inspired by the prehistoric era.
Meet experts from multiple archaeology groups and uncover the fascinating stories of our world. HMNS docents will also showcase Museum touch carts from exhibits including the Hall of Ancient Egypt, McGovern Hall of the Americas, and the Human Evolution section of the Morian Hall of Paleontology.
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
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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: Farish Hall of Texas Wildlife
Saturday, October 11 | 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
This Second Saturday, we’re celebrating Texas Wildlife with knowledgeable docents in the exhibit ready to answer your questions about our state’s diverse habitats, from Gulf Coast beaches to Hill Country caves. Be sure to stop by the craft station in Grand Hall to create your very own paper plate fox!
Event is subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances
Second Saturday: Dia de Muerto (Day of the Dead)
Saturday, November 8 | 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Day of the Dead may have come and gone, but we’re extending the celebration for one more weekend this November! Stop by our craft tables in Grand Hall to make your own paper Day of the Dead mask, and visit the John P. McGovern Hall of the Americas to chat with our knowledgeable docents about how this tradition connects to Mayan culture.
Event is subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances
Senior Social: Wiess Energy Hall
Start your day with a jolt at our next Senior Social! Whether from a fresh cup of coffee or an electrifying tour, you'll be sure to have an energizing start to your morning!
Enjoy a spread of breakfast favorites and great company, and then discover the fascinating world of energy and innovation during a docent-led tour of the Wiess Energy Hall. Doors open at 8:30 am, with tours starting at 9:00 am. The final tour timeslot is at 10:00 am.
*Please note: Space is limited for each tour time.
*Event is 50+