| Archaeopteryx: Icon of Evolution |
Most scientists believe birds evolved from small therapod dinosaurs. Archaeopteryx, which lived over 150 million years ago, is a classic example of an evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds. As of today, there are only 7 known specimens of Archaeopteryx. This exhibit will present some of the finest known fossils from the late Jurassic period showing life at the time of these first birds. Fossils from the world renowned quarries of Solenhofen, Germany will be featured. The first fossil discovered with feathers was found in 1861, just two years before Charles Darwin published his theory of evolution. This fossil is known as archaeopteryx and is the earliest bird known to Science. Organized by the Houston Museum of Natural Science. |
9/3/2010 – 9/6/2010 |
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| Magic |
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Click here to become a Museum member. With a touch of hocus-pocus and a dash of abracadabra, the Houston Museum of Natural Science pulls a spectacular new exhibition out of its hat -Magic! Presenting an array of artifacts connected with legendary performers of the past and present, the exhibition will feature film and video clips of famous magicians, as well as guest illusionists performing live. Magic is the perfect subject to inspire people of all ages, especially kids, to learn about the science behind the magic, and the world around them. This extraordinary show examines how science and magic are intertwined, tapping into our universal desire to know "How does that work?" Live magicians are scheduled to appear in the exhibition, performing close up magic and stage all summer long. |
9/3/2010 – 9/6/2010 |
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| Real Pirates VIP Party |
Step back into the 18th Century at Real Pirates VIP Nite! You "Arrrrrrr" invited to meet some of the baddest brigands that ever sailed the seven seas while you enjoy cocktails, complimentary appetizers, musical entertainment and much more at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Ticket includes entrance into the blockbuster Real Pirates exhibition. Batten down the hatches, hoist the Jolly Roger and join us for this swashbuckling adventure! The first 300 guests will discover their own pirate's booty in a Real Pirates swag bag. Tickets are limited, so purchase yours today! Don’t forget ---- you will be one of the first to see the exhibition as it will not yet be open to the public. |
10/6/2010
6:00 PM |
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| Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship |
The slave ship Whydah began her life in 1715 London. Less than 2 years later, now a pirate ship, she sank off Cape Cod. Using artifacts recovered from the wreck, Real Pirates reveals the true story behind this vessel—a story more compelling than anything dreamt up by Hollywood. Meet the crew of a real pirate ship—and gain insights into the violence and idealism of early 18th century piracy. This exhibition features real stories of the people who populated the Atlantic world in the age of slavery and piracy: artisans and traders from West Africa, slave ship captains and their captives, Native American boat pilots, impoverished sailors from all over Europe, and pirates—including women pirates and John King, a boy no more than 11 years old who "went on the account." Guests see more than 200 actual Whydah artifacts, such as treasure from more than 54 ships, gold and silver coins from all over the world, Akan gold jewelry, cannons, swords, pistols, personal belongings, leg iron moldings from shackles, the ship's bell and its massive anchor! Kids also learn about the exciting world of nautical archaeology and the many technologies that have been developed to allow scientists and historians to unlock the clues embedded in these 300 year old "treasures." Discover how high-powered digital x–rays of mysterious underwater concretions can reveal the artifacts hidden within. |
10/8/2010 – 2/6/2011 |
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| ROBOTS: The Interactive Exhibition - HMNS at Sugar Land |
Humans have long dreamed of mechanical people through characters like Frankenstein’s monster, C-3PO and Mr. Data. Enter the world of these fascinating machines in ROBOTS: The Interactive Exhibition at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land! In The World of Robotics, explore both the “reel and real” science of robotics. Become a Robotic Explorer in deep space, underwater or on the surface of Mars. Build-A-Wonder-Bot that can help you with daily chores. Experience first-hand how robotic arms and other Industrial Robots work. Glimpse the Future of Robots that will re-shape our world, and much more. ROBOTS: The Interactive Exhibition and its national tour are made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund, the community relations and philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company. Under license by Twentieth Century Fox, the exhibition was produced by Exhibitgroup/Giltspur. |
9/3/2010 – 10/24/2010 |
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| Secrets of the Silk Road |
This historic exhibition of 150 objects drawn from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum and the Xinjiang Institute of Archaeology in Urumqi, China reveals surprising details about the people who lived along the ancient Silk Road. For the first time ever, three of the more than 100 Caucasian mummies found and preserved in the western China’s inhospitable desert sands are being presented in the United States. An impressive array of objects are included in the exhibition to represent the full extent of the Silk Road, where lavish goods, technologies and ideas between East and West were adopted and exchanged. |
9/3/2010 – 1/2/2011 |
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| The Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America through Galveston Island |
From 1845 to 1924, the Port of Galveston was a major gateway to American immigration. This exhibition is the first of its kind to explore Galveston’s legacy as a port of entry on a national scale. It brings to light the little-known yet rich era of Galveston’s history and importance to the growth of Texas and the American Midwest. While New York’s Ellis Island’s location made it a natural port for Europeans, Galveston attracted a diverse group of people from Europe, Mexico, South and Central America and even Asia. Before the Civil War, it was a major port for forced migration – the sale and transport of slaves from Africa and other points in the United States to Texas. The exhibit highlights enduring themes in the history of immigration, including: the dangers of the journey; making a life in a new land; navigating bureaucracy; confronting discrimination; and becoming “American.” These trials and tribulations are illuminated through personal stories, dynamic visitor interactive kiosks, engaging media pieces, and more than 200 original artifacts and documents. |
10/1/2010 – 2/20/2011 |
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