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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

The Science of Soccer

June 1 – July 3

Kick off a summer of global fun and hands-on discovery, included with general admission! Explore the science, culture, and history behind the world’s most popular sport through interactive activities, crafts, and live science stations. Here’s the lineup:


Weekdays | 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Join our SciTeen volunteers for rotating hands-on activities that explore the science behind the world’s game—from physics and motion, to teamwork and more.


Passport to the World Cup | Saturdays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Travel around the world each weekend as we spotlight countries coming to Houston! Guests can collect passport stamps while exploring the science, culture, art, and innovation of each featured country through special activities and crafts.

  • Saturday, June 6 – Germany
  • Saturday, June 13 – Portugal
  • Saturday, June 20 – Netherlands

Final Celebration | Friday, July 3, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

  • One World, One Game

Celebrate with global crafts, passport prizes, and a look back at what we discovered about the world through soccer and science!

Summer Space Series

June 20 & July 18 | 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

Join us for an exciting discussion of NASA’s newest next-generation observatory—the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope!

Targeted for launch this September, the Roman Space Telescope will help us answer some of the most profound questions in science – such as how the universe has evolved, its ultimate fate, and whether we are alone.

Roman’s cameras will be able to see an area 100 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and its instruments will survey the universe 1,000 times faster.  The telescope has been designed to explore everything from our outer solar system to the edge of the observable universe, including planets throughout our galaxy and the mysteries of dark matter.

Explore NASA’s next flagship mission! This event is included with general admission.

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.
 

Nature Program

May 9 & 23: Texas Master Naturalist: Every Pest has a Purpose 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
June 13 & 27: Texas Master Naturalist: Turn Down the Lights/Turn up the Stars 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
July 11 & 25: Texas Master Naturalist: Think Green, Act Clean: Kids leading the Change 10:30 am – 3:30 pm

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.

 
2026 Event Dates are:

Saturday, January 24 – 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Saturday, May 9 – 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Saturday, October 10 – 9:00 am – 10:00 am


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.