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Hours & Admission Regular Hours (February 1 – October 31) Open daily from 10:00am – 6:00pm (No entry after 5:00pm) The gift shop closes at 5:00pm Winter Hours (November 1 – January 31) Open daily from 10:00am – 5:30pm (No entry after 4:30pm) Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day The gift shop closes at 4:30pm Concession Stand Hours March 1 – June 1, Monday through Friday 10am – 3pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm June 1 – August 31, Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 3pm Food As always, you are welcome to bring in your own food and beverages. Admission Children (ages 2-12) $5.00 Adults $8.00 Students (with Student ID) $6.00 Military (with Military ID) $6.00 Grandparents/Seniors $6.00 Member Guest $5.00 Animal Food (Goats, Sheep, and Deer) $1.00

All exhibits are based on the 5.7 million collected specimens from research conducted at the Texas Natural Science Center. Exhibits focus on prehistoric life, evolution, rocks and minerals, and Texas wildlife. Hall of Geology and Paleontology Encounter dinosaurs and other fossils at every turn in the Hall of Geology and Paleontology. The Hall features over 500 dinosaur and fossil specimens including the Onion Creek Mosasaur, a 30 foot aquatic reptile that swam in the shallow seas of Texas during the Cretaceous Period. Identify fossil finds from your own backyard with our Discovery Drawers featuring specimens found in the Austin area. The highlight of the exhibit is the Paleo Lab where paleontologists and interns answer questions from visitors while preparing fossils for display, research and education. Great Hall Showcasing the museum’s most valuable specimens, the Great Hall exhibits many specimens never before seen by the public. The highlight of this hall is Quetzalcoatalus northropi, the Texas Pterosaur, a flying reptile unearthed in west Texas by The University of Texas at Austin scientists. With a wingspan of 40 feet, Quetzalcoatalus northropi is the largest flying creature ever found. The exhibit entitled Natural Wonders: Treasures of the Texas Natural Science Center draws directly from the research conducted by UT-Austin scientists. Specimens are rotated into exhibit from the collections several times during the year, allowing visitor’s to see a greater diversity of specimens. Hall of Texas Wildlife The wildlife exhibits highlight the regions of Texas through dioramas, including mounted specimens of Texas birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Fishes of Texas includes multimedia displays, underwater photographs and collected specimens, helping visitors gain an appreciation for the diversity and value of Texas fishes. Come see the beauty of wings and colors in insects and learn how flight has played a key role in the success of the most dominant group of animals on the planet in our Winged Wonders exhibit. Hall of Biodiversity