The TING TSUNG and WEI FONG CHAO FOUNDATION

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Matter & Motion

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Adults $25, Children $16

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Nestled in Hermann Park

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Spectacular Collections & Scientific Delights

Special Exhibitions

Death by Natural Causes

June 28

HMNS Attraction

T. rex Week

June 17 – 21

Youth & Family Opportunities

Summer Camps: Curiosity Begins Here

Special Exhibitions

Sharks! The Meg, The Monsters & The Myths

Now Open

Permanent Exhibitions

The World Around Us

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HMNS Attraction

Cockrell Butterfly Center

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Special Exhibitions

King Tut’s Tomb Discovery Experience

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Giant Screen Theatre

Cities of the Future

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Planetarium

Black Holes

Venues

George Observatory

Open Saturdays

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Education

Awards & Scholarships: Excellence in Science

Student and Teaching Awards. Applications due September 1.

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Holotheater

Dinosaur Discoveries: A Holographic Adventure

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Planetarium

James Hoods’ Beautifica 360 Houston

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