Latest Museum News

Texas Memorial Museum reopens with a dino-sized roar as the Texas Science & Natural History Museum

Sept. 19, 2023
Tribeza The historic building on the UT Austin campus welcomes the public back with newly added museum exhibits after renovations and a rebrand.

What’s old is new again at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum in Austin

Sept. 16, 2023
Texas Highways Formerly called the Texas Memorial Museum, the venue reopens with new exhibits, dinosaurs, and murals.

Texas Science & Natural History Museum reopening with new exhibits, renovations

Sept. 14, 2023
Community Impact After an 18-month hiatus spent revamping the museum, curators of the Texas Science & Natural History Museum will host a grand reopening Sept. 23 from 10 am - 2 pm

Texas tyrannosaur marks new era for once-endangered museum in Austin

Sept. 14, 2023
Austin American-Statesman The Texas Science & Natural History Museum is reopening this month with a new name, new murals and displays.

Science & Natural History Museum reopens Sept. 23

Sept. 14, 2023
KXAN The Texas Science and Natural History Museum reopens Sept. 23 after a name change and a renovation.

Texas Science & Natural History Museum sets grand opening date

Sept. 13, 2023
KVUE To celebrate nearing the end of renovations, the museum will open its doors to the public for a free event on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 am to 2 pm.

Texas Memorial Museum rebrands as Texas Science and Natural History Museum ahead of September re-opening

July 11, 2023
CBS Austin The Texas Memorial Museum, an 86-year-old institution in Austin, has undergone a significant transformation and is now known as the Texas Science and Natural History Museum.

Texas Memorial Museum gets $8M

June 18, 2023
Austin American-Statesman The Legislature just gave the museum a one-time $8 million infusion through a supplementary funding bill (Senate Bill 30) signed by Gov. Greg Abbott this month.

In The Midst Of Revitalization, Texas Memorial Museum Relies on Card Donations For Support

April 12, 2023
CardRates By offering donations, people can help TMM with its education programs, exhibits, and general operations.

Texas Memorial Museum aims for fall 2023 reopening

Dec. 7, 2022
Austin American-Statesman The natural history museum on the University of Texas campus is undergoing an ambitious revamp, not only to modernize the exhibits but to expand the business model, seeking new revenue streams to replace the final piece of funding lost last year to state budget cuts.