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Exhibits and Films

Films

Permanent Exhibits

Rose Hall Of Birds

Soar to new heights learning about the avian world, including discovering the astonishing links between prehistoric dinosaurs and modern-day birds.

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T. Boone Pickens Life Then and Now Hall

Travel through the ages studying everything from ancient animal bones and rare fossils to the bodies and behaviors of modern-day animals.

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Expanding Universe Hall

Stand in awe at the beauty of the stars, planets and distant galaxies with an interactive stargazing adventure and out-of-this-world experiences.

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Tom Hunt Energy Hall

Dive into the possibilities of energy and learn how we harness natural resources like oil, natural gas and alternative energies.

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Lyda Hill Gems and Minerals Hall

Explore both the practical and beautiful aspects of Earth's original rock stars as they glisten, glimmer and glow.

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The Rees-Jones Foundation Dynamic Earth Hall

Discover Earth's greatest wonders as you gaze into the eye of the storm, feel the ground shake beneath your feet and marvel at a nearly fully articulated mammoth fossil.

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Being Human Hall

Delve into the infinite wonders and complexities of human beings with everything from basic anatomy to the mysteries of the mind.

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Texas Instruments Engineering and Innovation Hall

Unleash your imagination and take on creative challenges ranging from construction to 3D animation to robotics and more.

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Discovering Life Hall

Get ready for an indoor nature walk where everything from single-cell organisms to complete ecosystems will open your mind to the power and potential of living things.

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Lamar Hunt Family Sports Hall

Put your athletic prowess to the test and understand the physical and mental demands it takes to become a great athlete.

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Moody Family Children’s Museum

Roam, play and discover together on an adventure filled with an indoor nature hike, a pint-sized farmers market, a water play table and all the hands-on fun you can imagine.

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Films

The Hoglund Foundation Theater is the Museum’s cutting-edge theater, featuring brilliant 4K digital projection, immersive surround sound and incredible RealD 3D capabilities that come together to create an unmatched theater experience in both 2D and 3D formats.

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Blue Whales film poster

Blue Whales: Return of the Giants

Blue Whales: Return of the Giants

Experience the journey of a lifetime while exploring the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction.

Runtime: 30 minutes

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Dinosaurs of Antarctica

Dinosaurs of Antarctica

From the Permian through the Jurassic, journey to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago.

Runtime: 20 minutes

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Jane Goodall - Reasons for Hope movie poster

Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope

Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope

Join Dr. Jane Goodall on an adventure of inspiration and hope in this uplifting journey around the globe highlighting good news stories.

Runtime: 40 minutes

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