Education

Texas Natural Science Center (TNSC) is proud to host a variety of programs for children and adults throughout the year.  With guided museum group tours, weekend family programs, special exhibit openings, and events like Family Fossil Fun Day, there's something for everyone.

Print our 2007-2008 Education Programs*(PDF, 85KB) brochure.

Texas Fossils...Can You Dig It?
Investigate fundamental geological principles and explore how paleontologists use fossils to reconstruct Texas' past in this free, inquiry based workshop.

To help your children to think critically on a museum visit, print out our guide to Museums and Thinking Skills.*  You can also explore our Austin Science Fun Guide pages.  There you'll find printable listings of local Austin science places, groups and activities.

Museum Express is a series of outreach education programs for grades K-8 from the Texas Natural Science Center.

Guided tours for Fall 2008 are offered from September 15 through December 5 and focus on the themes of wildlife and biodiversity, and fossils and prehistoric life.

In our education web pages you'll find lessons, curriculum guides, and activities for use in the classroom or at home. And don’t forget to join our educator's email list, and receive advance notification of special programs and events at the Museum.

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