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Texas Science & Natural History Museum

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Texas Science & Natural History Museum

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602 E Fourth St - Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-474-5171

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The Texas Science & Natural History Museum, located on the University of Texas at Austin campus, is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the natural history and scientific discoveries of Texas. Originally opened in 1939 as the Texas Memo... read morerial Museum, it recently underwent significant renovations and reopened with a new name and refreshed exhibits. The museum features a grand Art Deco design and houses extensive collections that span from the age of dinosaurs to the present day.

Visitors can explore various exhibits, including the new Texas Titans exhibit in the Great Hall, showcasing the Quetzalcoatlus northropi, the largest flying animal ever, and a 33-foot-long tyrannosaur skeleton. The Texas Transformation exhibit offers a comprehensive timeline of over 600 million years of life in Texas, featuring fossils and a paleogeographic time-lapse. The museum also includes the Texas Wildlife Gallery with dioramas of the state's diverse ecosystems, and the Geology Gallery, displaying rocks, minerals, and meteorites.

The museum offers a range of interactive displays and educational programs, making it an engaging destination for visitors of all ages. The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday, with special events and free admission on the fourth Sunday of every month. The gift store provides a variety of science and nature-themed items, adding to the overall visitor experience.


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