Families
Explore the Story Programs
Want to learn more about Texas history? Join us for our monthly Explore the Story programs. Explore the Story programs give families and youth an opportunity to connect their own stories with the stories in the Museum's Exhibits.
WeatherFest
Saturday, February 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Get blown away by Texas Severe Weather Awareness Week at the Museum with a full day of weather science and fun for the whole family. Get an upclose look at some of the world’s most dramatic natural events and the science behind them during a free screening of Hurricane on the Bayou in the IMAX® Theatre. Learn about the science behind predicting the weather and experiences in the field from a local meteorologist.* Test your ability to predict and survive severe weather with activities presented by Girlstart, emergency preparedness teams, and more. Finally, don’t miss the Museum’s original multimedia presentation in the Texas Spirit Theater, Wild Texas Weather, which explores the fascinating phenomenon of tumultuous weather in the Lone Star State, both past and present.
*Teachers may earn CPE hours by attending the meteorology lecture.
Texas Music Roadtrip
Opening Day Festivities
Saturday, March 17, 1 - 5 p.m.
Celebrate the opening of the special exhibit with FREE Family activities and live music! Legendary Texas band, The Texas Tornados will perform a FREE concert on the Lone Star Plaza.
Previously in 2012
The Season Highlight Reel
Saturday, January 21, 1-3 p.m.
Enjoy favorite activities from programs throughout the season of Texas High School Football: More Than the Game. Celebrate the end of another year of football and make your own championship trophy to take home.
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