PERMANENT EXHIBITION
The World Around Us:
From Butterflies to Biomes
A Treasure Trove of Knowledge for the Curious Explorer
A Million Answers for a Million Questions!
What is the difference between an arthropod and an amphibian? Where are mangroves located? Why do horseshoe crabs have blue blood? Which continents have marsupials? How does the water cycle work? The world around you is a fascinating place. The more you dig for answers, the more questions you discover!
From the largest animals on every continent to unusual biomes, The World Around Us is intended to be a high-interest access point for learners from 1 to 100. Interactives, infographics, displays and specimens tie the Museum’s Permanent Exhibit Halls directly to the state educational standards.
Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
– Carl Sagan
From the largest animals on every continent to unusual biomes, The World Around Us is intended to be a high-interest access point for learners from 1 to 100. Interactives, infographics, displays and specimens tie the Museum’s Permanent Exhibit Halls directly to the state educational standards.
Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
– Carl Sagan
Open Today: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Plan a Visit Adults $25, Children $16
See Admission Located in the Lower Level
See Accessibility Please Note:
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 to the Permanent Exhibits is FREE Tuesday evenings from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Members: HMNS Permanent Exhibits are always free!
Thank You
Exhibition Highlights
Take A Tour
Discover the World Around You – Virtually!
Take a stroll through the exhibit without ever leaving your home or classroom!
Eye Spy
Science is Observation
The basic premise of science is that it must be observable and repeatable. Use your skills of observation to find pairs and similarities between displayed objects.
Animal Alcove
Our Critter Crew
Take a peek into our live animal collection, used primarily for educational programming. The Wildlife on Wheels Outreach programs can offer students of all ages the opportunity to interact with live animals as they discover more about the world around them.
Meet the Curators
Our curators’ combined expertise ranges from A to Z… from archaeology to zoology!
Nicole Temple
Curator of Carcharodon Chronicles
Nicole Temple, Vice President of Education, is the powerhouse behind “Sharks! The Meg, The Monsters & The Myths.” A seasoned educator and skilled curator, she transforms complex science into thrilling adventures for the 400,000+ students that HMNS receives annually. From the depths of curriculum development to the peaks of taxidermy, she’s as versatile as the sharks she brings to life.
Ways to Bring Learning to Life
