Special Exhibition
Terracotta Warriors
Terracotta Warriors Return to HMNS
Now Open for a limited engagement.
3,200,000 lbs. of Clay
Fired at 2000 Degrees
Hidden for 1,000 Years
See it again for the 1st time
Step into the cradle of Chinese civilization and watch history come alive. Over 110 newly unearthed treasures, from striking Terracotta Warriors to jade, gold, and bronze masterpieces, make their final stop at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Experience the power, artistry, and mystery of China’s first emperor in an immersive journey thousands of years in the making.
Fired at 2000 Degrees
Hidden for 1,000 Years
See it again for the 1st time
Step into the cradle of Chinese civilization and watch history come alive. Over 110 newly unearthed treasures, from striking Terracotta Warriors to jade, gold, and bronze masterpieces, make their final stop at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Experience the power, artistry, and mystery of China’s first emperor in an immersive journey thousands of years in the making.
Please Note:
Ticket Price Schedule
Members $20
Adult $35
Child/Seniors $27
Military $27
Last entry is 1 hour and 15 minutes before closing time.
Admission price includes access to all HMNS Permanent Exhibit Halls except certain Special Exhibitions and the Brown Hall of Entomology.
Members $20
Adult $35
Child/Seniors $27
Military $27
Last entry is 1 hour and 15 minutes before closing time.
Admission price includes access to all HMNS Permanent Exhibit Halls except certain Special Exhibitions and the Brown Hall of Entomology.
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Explore one of the most extraordinary archeological discoveries in China: the so-called “Magic Army” of the First Emperor.
Explore one of the most extraordinary archeological discoveries in China: the so-called “Magic Army” of the First Emperor.
BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR
Terracotta Warriors
March 11, 2026 6:30 pm
Step into the cradle of Chinese civilization and see history come alive in an exclusive after-hours tour with museum docents.
Step into the cradle of Chinese civilization and see history come alive in an exclusive after-hours tour with museum docents.
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