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Family Fun Galore: Exclusive Events and Engaging Exhibits

Discover a World of Entertainment and Education at HMNS Sugar Land
Are you looking for exciting activities to enjoy with your family in Houston? Look no further! Join us at HMNS Sugar Land and experience a wide range of unique events. Explore the upcoming events listed below and mark your calendars for unforgettable family experiences.

In addition to our special events, we also offer exhibit-themed activities that are bound to bring joy and happiness to the entire family. At HMNS Sugar Land, we are dedicated to providing high-quality family entertainment and education to the community. Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery as you explore our engaging exhibits and enjoy the exciting programs we have planned for the upcoming months. We can’t wait to share the wonders of science and culture with you and create lasting memories for your family.

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Upcoming Events

Valentine’s Dinner & Lecture

Love in Ancient Egypt

Friday, February 14: 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Explore an intimate glimpse into the concept of love in ancient Egypt this Valentine’s Day, February 14, from 6 PM to 9 PM at HMNS Sugar Land. Inspired in part by Ancient Egyptian love poetry, this event combines an illuminating lecture by Michelle Marlar, Ph.D., Director of Egyptian Archaeological Missions, with an elegant three-course dinner and wine service. Unearth the mysteries of love in the shadow of the pyramids as you explore the captivating connections between love, myth, and relationships in ancient Egypt.

This event is for adults 21 or older

In Our Nature

Saturday Nature Series
Learn some beautiful life lessons at HMNS Sugar Land and get to know the world around you. Join us every Saturday in the Outdoor Learning Center and our recently rejuvenated pollinator garden.
 
Make friends with some of the cutest creepy crawlies around in our bug zoo. Explore how to start your own butterfly garden, and support pollinators in your backyard, or try some nature-based activities. It’s all 100% pure organic fun!
 
Join us for one of the many fun, informative, hands-on experiences, presented by Nature experts, including our friends at Texas Master Naturalists – Coastal Prairie Chapter.
 
Check back often, new events are updated weekly, and most are included with general admission.
 

February 1 &15: In Our Nature: Wild About Weather 10:30 am; 11:30 a.m.
February 8 & 22: Texas Master Naturalists: Where do Bugs go in the Winter? 10:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Sensory Friendly Events

Three times a year, HMNS at Sugar Land offers Sensory Friendly Events where exhibits and venues are modified to create a sensory neutral environment for those with autism and sensory sensitivities. Sensory Backpacks, which include ear defenders, sunglasses, and fidgets, are available to check out with an ID at the Box Office, and Touch Carts with tactile specimens to explore will be available throughout the museum’s permanent exhibit halls. Pre-registration is required for these events, which take place during the hour before the Museum opens to the public. Tickets may be purchased at a discounted rate. Free permanent exhibit hall admission for Sensory Friendly Events at HMNS at Sugar Land is made possible by proceeds from our annual fundraiser, Jingle Tree. We are grateful to all our generous donors for their support.

 
2025 Event Dates are:

Saturday, January 25 – 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 10 – 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 4 – 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.


Individuals with disabilities and their families will receive free admission to the permanent exhibit halls for Sensory Friendly Events at HMNS and Sugar Land! Pre-registration is required to access free admission. To pre-register for these events and to book your visit, please email us at SLAccessProgramming@hmns.org.