Permanent Exhibit
Fabergé: Eggs and Timeless Treasures
Fabergé: A Celebration of Masterful Craftsmanship and Innovation
Explore the Artistry and Innovation of Carl Fabergé and His Skilled Workmasters in this Premier Exhibition at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
Carl Fabergé’s brilliance lay not only in crafting opulent Imperial treasures but in elevating everyday items into works of art. From practical household gadgets to vanity pieces, he infused luxury and elegance into the ordinary.
Today, collectors and enthusiasts continue to marvel at the entrepreneurial spirit that set Fabergé apart. With an ear tuned to the demands of the elite and an eye for innovation, he and his master craftsmen created unique functional objects that transcended time, and still resonate with art lovers around the world.
Today, collectors and enthusiasts continue to marvel at the entrepreneurial spirit that set Fabergé apart. With an ear tuned to the demands of the elite and an eye for innovation, he and his master craftsmen created unique functional objects that transcended time, and still resonate with art lovers around the world.
Open Today: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Plan a Visit Adults $25, Children $16
See Admission Located in Level 1
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Admission price includes access to all HMNS Permanent Exhibit Halls except certain Special Exhibitions and the Brown Hall of Entomology. Access to the Brown Hall of Entomology is included with admission to the Cockrell Butterfly Center.
Admission to the Permanent Exhibits is FREE Tuesday evenings from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Members: HMNS Permanent Exhibits are always free!
Admission price includes access to all HMNS Permanent Exhibit Halls except certain Special Exhibitions and the Brown Hall of Entomology. Access to the Brown Hall of Entomology is included with admission to the Cockrell Butterfly Center.
Admission to the Permanent Exhibits is FREE Tuesday evenings from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Members: HMNS Permanent Exhibits are always free!
Exhibition Highlights
Sparkling History
A Tiara of Love: Aquamarine Meets Royalty
This exquisite tiara showcases the natural beauty of aquamarine, a mineral born in the depths of Earth’s crust. Its crystalline structure, paired with dazzling diamonds, has been shaped into a symbol of marital devotion, a geological masterpiece reflecting nature’s design.
Artistic Elegance
Fabergé’s Hidden Treasures
Peter Carl Fabergé is known for equipping the Imperial Easter Eggs with a “surprise” inside for the recipient of the gift to find when he or she opens the egg. A surprise might be a jeweled figure, embellished picture frame with photo of a loved one, or perhaps the most cherished—a mechanical animal figurine.
Meet the Curators
Our curators’ combined expertise ranges from A to Z… from archaeology to zoology!
Joel A. Bartsch
President, Curator Of Gems And Minerals
Joel Bartsch has been the President and CEO of the Houston Museum of Natural Science since 2004. He has doubled the museum’s membership and annual attendance, and spearheaded an $85 million capital campaign to build a 204,000 square feet addition.