When you become a member, you join a community of science lovers who actively help us achieve our mission of enhancing the knowledge and delight of natural science! Now, we want to show you just how much you mean to us.
We’re celebrating members all month long. With a slate of virtual and in-person events, we’re showcasing some of our favorite things at the museum, offering members deeper discounts than ever and engaging, interactive activities for the entire family. Join as we explore the cosmos, grow something new and travel all around the world and back in time. Become a member today!
Membership Appreciation Calendar
All September long, save 20% OFF in the Museum Store and take an extra $5 OFF the membership discount on The Social Scientist virtual programs.
Printable Membership Appreciation Calendar
*Please note, the Virtual Plant Sale is sold out, and online orders are now closed.
*Virtual Yoga Under Mars on Sept. 22 rescheduled due to inclement weather. New date TBD.
Out of this World Weekend
Planetarium Showing: Tales of Time Traveler
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 5 – 6, 10 – 11 a.m.
Free for members, tickets available onsite on a first come, first serve basis
Discovery Tours: Mars by Luke Jerram
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 5 – 6, hourly from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free for members, available onsite on a first come, first serve basis
Also enjoy a Mars-themed scavenger hunt with prizes
Winging It Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 12 – 13
Members receive HALF OFF the member price at the Cockrell Butterfly Center
Also enjoy a butterfly-themed scavenger hunt with prizes
Naturally Curious Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 19 – 20
Members receive HALF OFF the member price to special exhibit Death by Natural Causes
Also enjoy scavenger hunt inspired by the exhibit in the Museum Store
A Sweet Weekend
Only at HMNS at Sugar Land
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 19 – 20
Member tickets to special exhibition Robot Zoo are only $4
Enjoy an onsite scavenger hunt
Homegrown Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 26 – 27
Members receive HALF OFF the member price at the Cockrell Butterfly Center
Also enjoy a themed crossword and word search with prizes
Virtual Plant Sale Pick-up
This year’s plant sale is online with curbside, no-contact pick-up available on September 26. The plant sale is sold out, and online orders have been closed.
Other Membership Appreciation Events
Virtual Pajama Party for Families
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Free and member exclusive, limited capacity, reserve your spot now
Virtual Pajama Party for Adults
Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m.
Free and member exclusive, limited capacity, reserve your spot now
Virtual Lecture: Living Fossils of the Green River Formation lecture
Thursday, Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m.
Only $7 for members
Wortham Giant Screen Theatre Reopens
Friday, Sept. 4
Virtual Presentation: Earth Science on Wheels – Dinosaur Discovery
Friday, Sept. 4, 3 p.m.
Only $10 for members
Yoga Under Mars
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m.
Only $10 for member, $15 for nonmembers
Virtual Senior Science: Africa’s Wildlife
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m.
Only $5 for members
Virtual Class: Writing in Egyptian Hieroglyphics
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m.
Only $10 for members
Virtual Stargazing with VP of Astronomy Dr. Carolyn Sumners
Thursday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m.
Tickets available soon
Virtual Class: Urban Harvest-hosted Organically Delicious class
Saturday, Sept. 12, 9:30 p.m.
Only $18 for members
Virtual Lecture: Citizen Science Monarchs
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m.
Only $7 for members
Virtual Stargazing with VP of Astronomy Dr. Carolyn Sumners
Thursday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m.
Virtual Happy Hour: Flights and Flights
Friday, Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m.
Only $12 for members
Virtual STEM Nova Day
Saturday, Sept. 19
Members save $10 OFF
Virtual Trivia Night: Hometown Heroes
Thursday, Sept. 24
Only $5 for members
Virtual Class: CSI Houston – Basic Osteology
Thursday, Sept. 24
Only $10 for members
In-person Stargazing with VP of Astronomy Dr. Carolyn Sumners
Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m.