HMNS Events

The Braeswood Farmers Market will be setting up shop on the Museum Sundial Plaza on Sunday, January 3, 2027 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Can’t make this one? Don’t worry, there are more Farmers Markets coming up in 2027! 

• February 7
• March 7
• April 4
• May 2
• June 6
• July 4
• August 1
• September 5
• October 3
• November 7

Vendors may vary at every farmers market.

Join HMNS astronomers for a guided tour of the night sky highlights and seasonal celebrations.

Tuesday Rooftop Astronomy Upcoming Dates:

• November 17, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Featuring the Moon, Saturn and Andromeda Galaxy
• December 15, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Featuring the Moon, Saturn and Andromeda Galaxy

Sundial Celebrations Upcoming Dates:

• Monday December 21, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Winter Solstice

For a full list of dates, click the link below.

The Fabergé Symposium will bring together scholars, collectors, curators, and enthusiasts to exchange ideas, discoveries, and new perspectives on the world of Fabergé.

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.

2026 Event dates:

• Saturday, April 25, 2026: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
• Saturday, September 26, 2026: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
• Monday, December 7, 2026: 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.

Are you a community organization serving the disability community and interested in hosting a table at HMNS Sensory Friendly Events? Please fill out this interest form.

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 the stage with karaoke in the Burke Baker Planetarium—because this isn’t just a party, it’s an experience.