Events & Programs - Texas Science & Natural History Museum Skip to main navigation Skip to content Buy Tickets Events & Programs Program Calendar Host an Event Events & Programs Looking for family-friendly fun in Austin? Texas Science & Natural History Museum offers special events, educational programs, guided tours and hands-on experiences that bring science and natural history to life for all ages. Explore, discover and enjoy! The museum is closed for major holidays and during UT Football home games. All Closure Days Program Calendar Mar Members Member Brunch: Discovery Center Opening Reception Sunday, March 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Texas Science & Natural History Museum members are invited to an exclusive reception celebrating the new Discovery Center! Mar Public Public Tours Saturday, March 8, 11 to 11:30 a.m.; 2 to 2:45 p.m. Free with museum admission, our gallery guides will offer a 30-minute family-friendly tour at 11 a.m. or a 45-minute paleontology-focused tour at 2 p.m. Mar 11 Free Members Public Particles of Color: The Future of Sustainability in the Fashion Industry Tuesday, March 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. Join Dr. Jessica Ciarla and an esteemed panel of international experts for an inspiring evening exploring fashion’s universal role in protecting the planet. The evening will include a fashion show by designer Nikolaj Storm, a Q&A session and a light reception. Mar 23 Education Free Public H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday Sunday, March 23, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy FREE museum admission all day during H-E-B Free Fourth Sundays, held the fourth Sunday of every month. Mar 29 Public Public Tours Saturday, March 29, 11 to 11:30 a.m.; 2 to 2:45 p.m. Free with museum admission, our gallery guides will offer a 30-minute family-friendly tour at 11:00 a.m. or a 45-minute paleontology-focused tour at 2:00 p.m. Apr Public Public Tours Saturday, April 5, 11 to 11:30 a.m.; 2 to 2:45 p.m. Free with museum admission, our gallery guides will offer a 30-minute family-friendly tour at 11:00 a.m. or a 45-minute paleontology-focused tour at 2:00 p.m. Apr 12 Public Public Tours Saturday, April 12, 11 to 11:30 a.m.; 2 to 2:45 p.m. Free with museum admission, our gallery guides will offer a 30-minute family-friendly tour at 11:00 a.m. or a 45-minute paleontology-focused tour at 2:00 p.m. Apr 17 Free Members Public Dark Energy and Beyond Thursday, April 17, 6 to 8 p.m. Learn about the latest groundbreaking discoveries in the Universe in this free public program featuring Dr. Karl Gebhardt, Department Chair of Astronomy in the College of Natural Sciences. Apr 19 Education Members Public Pop-Up Activity: Earth Exploration Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate the planet on Saturday, April 19 with several special hands-on activities. Apr 20 Apr 20 Closed for Easter Sunday