Did you know Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in the world? So it only makes sense that we just got an exhibit dedicated to them.
“Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats” opens May 24th at the Texas Science and Natural History Museum and it is genuinely so cool. We are talking lifelike models, hands-on interactives, and real science behind why bats are actually the heroes of the ecosystem. Rainforest regeneration, pollination, keeping insects in check… bats are doing a LOT of heavy lifting out here.
This one is included with regular museum admission, it runs May 24th through August 2027, and it is absolutely worth a visit before summer gets too busy. It’s also their 4th FREE Sunday!
Save this one for your summer museum day. Your kids will leave actually obsessed with bats. Trust me on this.
Texas Science and Natural History Museum - 2400 Trinity Street Austin, Texas
New year, new Free Fourth Sundays! Thanks to @heb , Texas Science & Natural History Museum offers free admission on the fourth Sunday of every month, from 1 to 5 p.m.
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Spend the afternoon exploring Texas’ natural history, from the formation of our planet, through the age of dinosaurs to the wildlife that calls Texas home today. See fascinating fossils of dinosaurs and other creatures, discover examples of Texas wildlife, touch meteorites and walk beneath the soaring 33-foot wingspan of a pterosaur alongside an awe-inspiring tyrannosaur!
The museum is located on the campus of @utaustintx and is open Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.). No tickets required for Free Fourth Sundays. For directions, parking, accessibility details and stroller information, visit our website at sciencemuseum.utexas.edu
It’s #BatAppreciationDay 🦇 and we’ve got something big coming…
“Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats” opens Sunday, May 24 at Texas Science & Natural History Museum!
Be among the first to explore this exciting new fourth-floor exhibit, which dispels long-held myths and reveals the remarkable lives of bats through lifelike models, engaging interactives and stories of bats’ essential role in ecosystems around the world.
From a chance discovery in Shoal Creek to one of the museum’s most remarkable fossils—meet the Shoal Creek Plesiosaur. 🌊
Discovered in 1990 by a local dentist and his son while searching for shark teeth, this ancient marine reptile was carefully excavated by a team of paleontologists led by our museum.
Unlike many fossils found scattered apart, this skeleton remains articulated in the surrounding rock matrix, preserving important clues about how the animal looked and moved through the ancient seas of Texas.
See the Shoal Creek Plesiosaur and more at Texas Science & Natural History Museum, on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin.
#FossilFriday #ShoalCreekPlesiosaur #Plesiosaur #TexasPaleontology #TexasFossils #NaturalHistory #AncientTexas #UTAustin
We are proud to offer free admission program for active-duty military and their families from Armed Forces Day (May 16, 2026) through Labor Day (September 7, 2026) through the Blue Star Museums Program.
Plan your visit at sciencemuseum.utexas.edu
More than 60% of Earth’s land is shaped by human activity— But how do these changes affect the relationships that sustain ecosystems?
In this free public program, explore how land management influences plant-pollinator interactions with Dr. Shalene Jha, biology professor at UT and Academic Director of Research at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Join us to discover how these complex ecological relationships shape the health of our ecosystems—and what they reveal about the future of biodiversity. This program includes a Q&A and a light reception. RSVP at sciencemuseum.utexas.edu or at the link in our bio.
Step into the prehistoric past, right in the heart of Austin, Texas. 🦖✨
Discover life in ancient Texas and explore the science of paleontology at Austin’s natural history museum.
Learn more at the link in our bio.
This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the original caretaker: Mother Nature. 🌎💚
From the ancient creatures that once roamed prehistoric Texas to the wildlife that surrounds us today, our natural world is full of resilience, connection and care passed across generations.
Here’s to the moms, caregivers and Mother Nature herself—thank you for helping life thrive. Happy Mother’s Day from Texas Science & Natural History Museum!
Loosen up with natural history 🌿✨
Texas Science & Natural History Museum has partnered with the Fitness Institute of Texas to offer a 45-minute, all-levels stretch class open to everyone.
No experience, special equipment, or workout clothes are required – wear whatever you’re comfortable in.
After class, enjoy FREE admission to the museum and explore millions of years of Texas’s irreplaceable natural history at your own pace (open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
🔗 Register through the link in our bio.
As the school year enters its final stretch, we’re celebrating the educators who inspire curiosity, spark discovery and bring learning to life every day.
For decades, Texas Science & Natural History Museum has welcomed school groups, families, the UT community and visitors from across Texas and beyond to explore the natural history of our state together. Thank you to the teachers who make those moments of wonder possible! 🍎🦕
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeLoveTeachers #NaturalHistoryMuseum #STEMeducation
It’s time for a new edition of “I Didn’t Know That!” With the @texassciencemuseum and Dr. @brontonorris !
Today we’re taking viewers to the skies with a closer look at the fascinating science behind powered flight.
Head to the link in our bio to watch the fascinating full interview!
#dinosaurs #science #fun #AustinTexas
Looking for a special gift? Stop by our museum store to browse a great selection of UT-themed merch, unique science- and nature-inspired items, jewelry, stationary and so much more. Remember, museum admission is always free with a UT ID!
