The museum will be closed on Friday, June 19 for a private event.
We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming visitors on another day.
Texas Standard Conversations about sustainability and the environment often focus on things like electric vehicles and alternatives to fossil fuels. But 342 million barrels of petroleum are used each year in the production of polyester, nylon and other textiles, according to University of Texas associate professor and fashion designer Jessica Ciarla.
The Daily Texan Showcasing newly developed sustainable sequins, “Particles of Color: Where Science Meets Fashion” debuted at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum this past Saturday with an exhibit of over 50 objects created by students, local and foreign designers from around the world.
UTNews Although many visitors to Texas Science & Natural History Museum are familiar with exhibits featuring towering fossils of dinosaurs from millions of years ago, the museum’s newest exhibition is all about sustainability for the future.
TravelMag This innovative exhibition explores newly developed sustainable sequins and their use across a range of artistic creations, from garments to textiles, art and jewelery.
Alcalde Magazine “To visitors from around the world, we want this to be the premier space in Central Texas about science and natural history. We want this to be a destination on the UT campus.”
Fox 7 News The Texas Science and Natural History Museum on UT campus closed its doors a year and a half ago for renovations. On Saturday, it welcomed the public back for the next chapter of its history.
Austin Monthly The Texas Science & Natural History Museum celebrated its grand opening with breathtaking new fossil displays and a regionally focused mindset.
KUT Austin It’s been more than a year since the Texas Memorial Museum on the UT campus closed for renovations. It’s reopening Saturday as the Texas Science & Natural History Museum.
