Programs For

Everyone Everyone Families Early Childhood Kids + Teens Adults

Everyone

Families

Early Childhood

Kids + Teens

Adults

Early Childhood Classes

Bring your child to the Museum for hands-on fun and exploration that helps their brain development soar! With different activities each week, you and your little one can explore sensory and activity stations, create artistic projects, and enjoy reading time together.

Art Lab

Encourage your little ones to explore the world through artistic expression with hands-on activities available every day from our experienced early childhood professionals.
Good for 0-5 years with adult

Sleepovers

Go behind the scenes at the Museum with after-hours access to intriguing exhibits, a live science show, and hands-on discovery.

Discovery Camps

Keep their minds sharp over school breaks at camps exploring paleontology, chemistry, astronomy, marine biology, and so much more.

Birthday Parties

Birthday parties at the Museum are hands-on and hands-free! We handle the science while you enjoy a memorable celebration with family and friends.

Scouting Adventures

Our Scouting Adventures are monthly opportunities for Scouts to get their hands dirty with science while they work their way toward their next badge!

Junior Master Naturalist

Combining classroom learning with outdoor adventures, the Junior Master Naturalist program offers a whole new way to explore and protect the natural wonders of Texas.

TECH Truck

We'll bring the science to you with our TECH trucks and in-school programs, so you can learn in your own school or neighborhood.

Social Science

Grab your friends and a cocktail and make it a night to remember at our adults-only, after-hours event. It's the perfect date night or evening out with friends.

Day in the Life

In this unique and immersive experience, you’ll get to spend time with an expert and step into their career as you participate in activities and engage in dialogue to learn just what it means to be a scientist working in the field.

National Geographic Live Speaker Series

Behind every great story is a great storyteller. Hear stories from some of National Geographic’s most prominent and engaging explorers and their adventures from across the globe.

Architecture Tours

Ever wondered why the escalator only goes up or why the building is made of concrete? Experience the building as an exhibit itself during this guided walking tour throughout the facility.

Science Cafe

Grab a drink and pull up a chair as local experts talk scientific trends and research in a relaxed pub setting.