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Exhibition
26 Aug 2024 — 25 Aug 2026
Cosmic Enigmas: Unraveling the Mysteries of Black Holes
Black holes, with their immensity and power, ignite a sense of wonder and curiosity within us. As we contemplate these enigmatic cosmic phenomena, the fabric of space-time warps before our eyes. The collapse of a massive star into an infinitesimally small region renders space and time meaningless within its confines. Our cosmic...
Cosmic Enigmas: Unraveling the Mysteries of Black Holes
Black holes, with their immensity and power, ignite a sense of wonder and curiosity within us. As we contemplate these enigmatic cosmic phenomena, the fabric of space-time warps before our eyes. The collapse of a massive star into an infinitesimally small region renders space and time meaningless within its confines. Our cosmic expedition takes us further, exploring super-massive black holes of unimaginable size that reside at the heart of galaxies. These concealed behemoths orchestrate a mesmerizing gravitational dance, binding their entire galaxies in a captivating kaleidoscope.
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The Great Planet Adventures: Defying Gravity in the Solar System (Until 25 August 2026)
Starry Night Express (Until 25 August 2026)
Passport to the Universe: Journey Through the Cosmic Tapestry (Until 25 August 2026)
Dark Side of the Moon (Until 25 August 2026)
Black Holes (Until 25 August 2026)
Cosmic Collisions: The Power and Beauty of Celestial Forces (Until 25 August 2026)
Forward to the Moon (Until 25 August 2026)
Expedition Reef: Unveiling the Secrets of the Undersea Rainforests (Until 25 August 2026)
Dinosaur Extinction: Unraveling the Enigma (Until 25 August 2026)
Until 25 August 2026
Until 25 August 2026
Until 25 August 2026
Until 25 August 2026
Until 25 August 2026
Until 25 August 2026
Until 25 August 2026
Until 25 August 2026
The Houston Museum of Natural Science can be found in the Houston Museum District at the northern end of Hermann Park. Inside, you can find collections of dinosaur bones, minerals, fossils, and other special exhibits!
During your visit, make sure to stop and see the Foucault Pendulum – its 60-foot-long cable helps to demonstrate the Earth's rotation. Inside you'll also find the Cockrell Sundial, one of the largest sundials in the world.
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
