HMNS Events
HMNS Family Events
HMNS Sensory Friendly Events
Three times a year, HMNS offers Sensory Friendly events where exhibits and venues are modified for those with sensory sensitivities. Exhibits and venues are modified to create a sensory neutral environment. The Burke Baker Planetarium and Wortham Giant Screen Theatre also offer modified 2D shows with house lights on and the volume reduced. Sensory Backpacks, which include ear defenders, sunglasses, and fidgets, are available to check out with an ID at the Museum Services Desk, and Touch Carts with tactile specimens to explore will be available throughout the museum’s permanent exhibit halls. To pre-register for free permanent exhibit hall entry, please click the link below.
2025 Event dates:
- Saturday, April 26, 2025: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Saturday, September 27, 2025: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Monday, December 1, 2025: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Individuals with disabilities and their families will receive free admission to the Permanent Exhibit halls for Sensory Friendly Events at HMNS! To pre-register for these events and to book your visit please click the “Pre-Register” button below or email us at accessprogramming@hmns.org.
King Tut’s Tomb Discovery Experience
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Mixers and Elixirs
Mixers and Elixirs: Atoms & Attractions
Join us for a night where chemistry sparks connections! Mingle with other singles in an electrifying atmosphere featuring interactive activities, delectable delights from our sundial food tents, themed cocktails, and dance with DJ Victor and DJ Dean. Enjoy a continuous showing of When Harry Met Sally (1989) at the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre and a night under the stars in the Burke Baker Planetarium, setting the perfect mood for magical connections—all included with your ticket.
Already in a relationship? That’s perfect, too! Bring your significant other to this romantic mixer and keep the chemistry alive!
*Check in at the box office or podiums for a wristband. Wristband required for alcohol purchases and re-entry.
*Explore all first and second-floor exhibits, open exclusively for this event.
*Enjoy continuous shows throughout the night in the Burke Baker Planetarium.
*Wortham Giant Screen Theatre will be playing When Harry Met Sally (1989) on a continuous loop during the event, also free of charge.
*Additional exhibits will open as guest attendance grows to accommodate the flow of the event and enhance the experience for all attendees.
Please note – This event is for adults 21 or older.
To provide increased safety for our beloved guests (you), law enforcement will be using metal detection wands to briefly scan each party-goer on their way in.
No outside alcohol will be allowed into the museum.
HMNS is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. With that in mind, the museum security staff has implemented additional security measures ahead of Mixers and Elixirs: Atoms & Attractions. We encourage attendees to arrive early to allow extra time to get into the special event. You and your belongings may be searched upon entry. If you elect not to consent to the searches, you will be denied entry into the museum.
Member Events
Second Saturdays
January 11, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Join us on the first Second Saturday of the year for a day of discovery and creativity! Stop by our craft station in Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. Hall to create your name in Braille using paper and gems, explore our exhibits to discover tactile items on display, and visit the Morian Cabinet of Curiosities on the second floor to chat with docents and get hands-on with some fascinating objects. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Event subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances.
Second Saturday: Valentine’s Day
February 8, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Love is in the air, and we’re celebrating it this Second Saturday in February! Join us at our craft station to create a paper heart to share with someone special. Then, visit The Welch Hall: Matter & Motion presented by the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation, to discover fascinating facts about chemistry from our enthusiastic docents—if you’re lucky, you might even catch them performing some exciting chemistry demonstrations!
Event is subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances.
Yoga Night
Shake off the stresses of the holidays, set positive intentions, and reconnect with yourself at our first Yoga Night of 2025! Perfect for beginners and experienced yogis alike, this class, led by our instructor, Auhona Hoq, will guide you through poses designed to leave you feeling relaxed and revitalized. Bring your mat and join us in the serene setting of our Morian Hall of Paleontology. Afterward, refresh at our juice station and enjoy a peaceful stroll among the towering dinosaurs in the hall.
*Please Note: The location may change due to private events
*Yoga mats not provided
A Celebration of African-American Culture
Immerse yourself in a vibrant evening of traditions both old and new at our 2nd Annual Celebration of African American Culture! Join us for engaging booths, crafts, educational facts, and live entertainment for all ages. The evening kicks off with a powerful rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing from Guest Artist Ka’ Vonda Woodrow followed by live music, second line Brass band and an informative fun fact series. Explore booths from community partners such as Project Row Houses, Freedman’s Town, Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., and much more. You do not want to miss this meaningful and momentous celebration!
*Lillie and Roy Cullen Grand Entry Hall and Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. Hall will be the only exhibits opened for this event
*Free parking for this event