The Houston Museum of Natural Science comes to Levy Park to offer an opportunity to learn firsthand from Museum experts. Encounter real specimens and artifacts from the museum collection in an intimate, educational atmosphere.

May 31: Rocks and Minerals

Explore the fascinating characteristics of the most important building blocks of Earth’s crust.

June 28: Ocean Life

Dive into Earth’s largest ecosystem and examine intriguing examples of diverse ocean life.

July 26: Energy

Exciting demonstrations explore the remarkable forms of energy we encounter every day.

August 30: Dinosaur Discovery

Peek into the thrilling daily life of the dinosaur: investigate what dinosaurs ate, how they hunted, and the adaptations they developed to survive in a harsh prehistoric world.

September 27: Birds

Encounter an amazing variety of birds and discover their fascinating ancestral roots, while learning about their adaptations for success.

October 25: Ancient Egypt

From mummies to the pyramids, experience amazing architectural and cultural aspects of Ancient Egypt.

November 29: Little Bodies, Big Jobs!

Brings a selection of live arthropods from the Cockrell Butterfly Center to your classroom. Audiences of all ages will have a unique opportunity to meet some of the hardest workers in the invertebrate world up close and personal.

December 13:  Astronomy 

Investigate our place in space and ways we study this exciting place full of planets, moons, stars, and galaxies.