At HMNS, we are thrilled to offer several unique and special recognition opportunities to our generous supporters. These opportunities include sponsorship of events, education programs, special exhibitions, Giant Screen Theatre and Planetarium showings, and more!
See below for a current list of programs and events available for sponsorship. Recognition and benefits vary with each sponsorship opportunity. For more information, please contact Nicole Conselman, Development Officer, Corporate Relations at nconselman@hmns.org or 713-639-4642.
Education Programs and Events
State-of-the-art educational programming helps HMNS engage the innate curiosity and inspire the love of learning in children of all ages. Whether virtual or in person, our hands-on approach to learning makes science fun! Available sponsorship opportunities include:
Name a Classroom
Wildlife on Wheels
Virtual Education
Science Labs
Girls Exploring Math and Science (GEMS) Program
Virtual Family Movie Nights
Educator Resources
Scouts Program
Field Trips
Travel Programs
Adult Education
Special Exhibitions
HMNS hosts numerous world-class traveling exhibitions each year. Upcoming exhibitions available for sponsorship include:
Pompeii: The Exhibition (February 12, 2021 – September 6, 2021)
Jade & Gold: Modern Taiwanese Masters (June 18, 2021 – December 5, 2021)
Wortham Giant Screen Theatre
The Museum’s Giant Screen Theatre provides thought-provoking, educational films in an immersive environment. The Theatre can be sponsored as a whole, or upcoming films for sponsorship include:
Into America’s Wild
Superpower Dogs
Dinosaurs Alive
Great Barrier Reef
Further information regarding each film can be found here.
Burke Baker Planetarium
Our Planetarium uses the world’s leading digital planetarium software and projection system, taking visitors through the universe to experience the vastness of space, roam planetary surfaces, navigate asteroid fields, and watch the latest full-dome shows. The Planetarium can be sponsored as a whole, or upcoming shows for sponsorship include:
Mystery of the Christmas Star
Black Holes
Starry Night Express
Dark Side of the Moon
Passport to the Universe
Further information regarding each show can be found here.