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Event/Item Event Scheduled  
All That Glitters is...GOLD!

Come to the gold rush, and learn all about the hype surrounding this Au-some metal. All children must be accompanied by a guardian.

 

 5/11/2010
5:30 PM		 Select
An Overview of the Petroleum Industry

 

Wiess Energy Instituteand The College of Technology University of Houston present:

A brief overview of the energy industry from exploration to marketing.

 

This program provides a lecture on the petroleum value chain which includes exploration, appraisal, development, surface production facilities, refining and marketing.  The focus will be on providing the attendee with a discussion of the fundamentals of the industry reinforced with a tour of the world class Wiess Energy Hall.   

 

This course is ideal for new hires or those within the petroleum industry who want to understand how their job fits into the entire petroleum value chain as well as for those who want to understand more of the principles and terminology used within the industry.

 

Includes breakfast and lunch and a guided tour of the Weiss Energy Hall

Register for all programs on-line at www.hmns.org or call (713) 639-4629

 

 2/23/2010
8:30 AM		 Select
BTS - Dinosaurs and the Hall of Paleontology

While the Museum is closed, the dinosaurs come to life through the stories of David Temple, associate curator of paleontology. Tour the hall of paleontology and help excavate fossils in the fossil prep lab. This interactive and hands-on tour is an extraordinary look at the work done behind-the-scenes of the Museum. Families are welcome.

 1/25/2010
6:00 PM		 Select
BTS - Spirits and Headhunters

Explore the cultures of the Amazon through beautiful ceremonial objects, including pieces crafted of vibrant feathers pottery and wood carvings. Learn of daily life of the tribes and ritualistic shrunken heads.

 

Lead by Dirk Van Tuerenhout, Ph.D., HMNS Curator of Anthropology

 

 12/8/2009
6:00 PM		 Select
Deck the Hall Decorating

 

Fa-la-la-la Get ready to deck the halls with this unique holiday ornament making workshop!

 

 12/6/2009
2:00 PM		 Select
Egg-traordinary Fabergé

Learn the decadent art of fabergé as you create your very own jeweled masterpiece. All children must be accompanied by a guardian.

 3/9/2010
5:30 PM		 Select
Fossil Prep Class

 

A fossilized sub-tropical lake system discovered in Wyoming in 1856 has yielded thousands of Eocene-era fossilized fish.  The Green River Formation is famous for its well-preserved fossil fish and other aquatic animals and flora.  Excavate your own Green River fossil fish from its matrix using the tools of the paleontology trade lead by David Temple, HMNS assistant curator of Paleontology. Your fish is yours to keep for your fossil collection.

 

 12/1/2009
6:00 PM		 Select
Holiday Candy Houses

 

Do you have visions of sugar plums?  Design your own gingerbread house using creative candy construction techniques.

 

 12/2/2009
5:30 PM		 Select
Magnificent Magic with Master Magician Scott Hollingsworth

Fool your family and friends with some stunning slights of hand, and experience the wonder of magic you make yourself. Learn from the Master Magician himself, Scott Hollingsworth! All children must be accompanied by a guardian.

 4/13/2010
5:30 PM		 Select
Sugar Land Family Late Night

Bring your family for a magical evening at the new HMNS Sugar Land location. You will enter the wardrobe and wander through the land of Narnia during this exclusive after hour’s event. You’ll also get to see a live chemistry demonstration and enjoy a planetarium show. Finish up the evening by digging in the dig pit and learning what is hidden beneath the surface. Event limited to 30 people.

 12/4/2009
7:00 PM		 Select
Treats for the Sweet

Make some creative treats for your sweet as we get ready for Valentine’s Day! All children must be accompanied by a guardian.

 

 2/9/2010
5:30 PM		 Select
You’re Gross: That’s Great!

Find out why gross is good as you learn all about the body in this fun lab. All children must be accompanied by a guardian.

 1/12/2010
5:30 PM		 Select
Geological Surfance Faults in Houston

Did you know Houston has over 350 faults-that's more than Los Angeles?Learn more about this natural, geologic phenomenon from geologists Richard G. Howe and Dr. Carl Norman.Visit the local sites where effects of faults can be seen in homes, buildings and roads.Meet at the U.S. Corps of Engineers' headquarters at the Addicks Reservoir.(Directions will be e-mailed to all participants.)

2/13/2010
9:00 AM		 Select