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Stromatolites. Some of earliest fossils left by the earliest life. I'm working on a zesty li'l video about them, but for now, enjoy the pics and info!

- Johnny, HMNS YouTube & Podcast Manager

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High brow science fact:

Yes. Some turtles can "breath" through their...um...butts. Well, cloaca...cloacal respiration. Like the Australian Fitzroy River Turtle...ok, carry on.

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Welcome back, Houston! 😄

We thank you all for your patience, but most importantly, we are happy to see the ice has melted away so that we might safely invite you into our warm and cozy exhibit halls. The Houston Museum of Natural Science will open its doors today from 9AM – 5PM.

Please continue to watch our official social media channels for fun and educational content, promoting new exhibits, providing trivia-worthy fun facts, and (hopefully) brightening your day.

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This January just got even longer ⛄❄️

The weather is pretty frightful this weekend as we expect roads to be too dangerous for travel. With the safety of our staff and guests in mind, the Houston Museum of Natural Science and Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land will both be closed tomorrow, Sunday, January 25, as we wait for temps to warm up and ice to melt away.

As you bundle up and, hopefully, stay warm, we invite you to catch up with educational #HMNSatHome content via our YouTube channel or Beyond Bones podcast until our doors reopen.

Look for any museum updates on our social channels.

Stay safe, Houston. 🤘

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Houston peeps...weather is incoming. Watch our social media platforms for closure updates as necessary.

Mother Nature + Physics = Undefeated MAFO champions. (Mess Around & Find Out)

If we need to stay off the roads, STAY OFF.

Concrete highway barriers laugh at hubris.

- Johnny, HMNS YouTube & Podcast Manager

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I've worked here for 5 years. I'll never take my office view for granted. I thoroughly love sharing cool content with "all y'all".

The world is scary and social media often...mostly....can make things worse.

It is my privilege to at least make an effort to engage with y'all with something meaningful...and maybe sometimes wonderful.

I'm just a kid lucky enough to have made show-and-tell my career.

Thank y'all for allowing me and this museum into your lives. My wish is that it brings you hope...and dare I say even a dash of "comfort."

- Johnny, HMNS YouTube & Podcast Manager

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Pfff...AMMONITES, am I right? Imagine dipping your toes in the water and feeling this thing ticklin' yer little piggies....

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Have y'all ever seen a show in our Planetarium? Did y'all like it? Awesome! You can vote it "Best Planetarium!" if you wish! ♥️🦖

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I will draw crude examples on a piece of paper that look like my son's preschool art projects before y'all EVER see me using generative Ai in the YouTube content I produce for this beloved museum.

- Johnny, HMNS YouTube & Podcast Manager

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Here's the events at HMNS in January!

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The new year is here and with that comes new adventures! Follow the #Linktree for tickets for the following:

HMNS Farmers Market
HMNS Hermann Park | Sunday, January 4 | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Braeswood Farmers Market will be setting up shop on the Museum Sundial Plaza this Sunday. This free to attend event allows visitors to receive 20% off any level of HMNS membership with a purchase from any one of the local vendors.

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HMNS at Sugar Land | Opens Friday, January 16

Grab your hard hat and put on your safety vest!

Building Buddies portrays a small community where everyone is busy working on their homes. Different characters, “buddies,” invite young children to play, explore, collaborate, create, and learn while improving the “neighborhood.”

Building Buddies is developed by LooDo Exhibits and touring in partnership with Sciencenter.

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HMNS Hermann Park | Wednesday, January 21 | 6:30 p.m.

Reflect on the most exciting space stories of 2025, while catching a glimpse of what 2026 has in store. Our HMNS Astronomers will share their thoughts and insights.

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HMNS Hermann Park | Wednesday, January 28 | 6:30 p.m.

Learn the techniques of fossil preparation as you carefully remove the surrounding matrix to reveal the intricate details of your fossilized fish found in the renowned Green River Formation. Experience the thrill of discovery firsthand; the finished fossil is yours to keep as a unique addition to your collection.

Ages 15+ NO EXCEPTIONS. All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. No refunds.

Wyrex Uncovered: The Science and Story Behind a T. Rex Star<nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%…>
HMNS Hermann Park | Thursday, January 29 | 6:30 p.m.

Join us for an immersive talk and film screening exploring the fascinating story of Wyrex, our beloved tailless Tyrannosaurus rex.

Discover the remarkable adaptations of T. rex and learn what makes Wyrex such an exceptional specimen. Go behind the scenes of the film’s production to uncover how science and storytelling came together to bring Wyrex to life.

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