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Meet Eremotherium, the greatest of the Ground Sloths. Paleontologist, Colin Diggins explains why this magnificent creature caught his attention as a young kid, and still captures his imagination today. #groundsloth #paleontology #pliestocene #megafauna #dinosaurmuseum

Have you ever wondered how we reset the pendulum pegs? Here's how 😁 #pendulum #museumtok #foucault #LearnOnTikTok

How can scientists POSSIBLY know this "actually" happpened? Megalodon v. Shovel-Jaw Mastodon display in the Morian Hall of Paleontology #science #Paleontology #scientificdiscovery #megalodon🦈

Is this even a question? #100menvs1gorrila #trex #dinosaur #museum

Friday, June 20, marks the Summer Solstice. On this day, the Earth is tilted as much as possible toward the sun, at its highest point in the sky. This day is considered the start of summer. Join us on Saturday, June 21, at the Sun Dial to celebrate. Our talented team of astronomers will be there, along with solar telescopes for you to look through #summersolstice #summer #astronomytok #houstonmuseum

Meet the Tylosaurus, an apex predator of the Late Cretaceous Sea. Do you have prehistoric creature? #latecretaceous #mosasaurus #paleontology #museumtok

Hermann Park is kind of a big deal — and it’s big enough for the both of us. This summer, two of Houston’s most trusted names in education and family fun — the Houston Museum of Natural Science and @Children's Museum Houston — are bringing the best of both worlds to your backyard. It’s science and imagination at their finest. Beat the heat, skip the screen time, and turn a simple day out into something legendary. From ancient fossils that have stood the test of time to hands-on exhibits that spark creativity and curiosity, there’s something here for every member of the family. Our doors are open, and the adventure is waiting. Stay cool. Stay curious. Stay classy, Houston. #thingstodoinhoustontx #houstonmuseum #houstonmuseumdistrict #collab

The bite force of a T.rex. The only creature capable of biting off a T. rex's tail at the time was another T. rex. #trexweek #biteforce #paleontology #museum

Animal super powers on ful display ⚡️Extreme Animals Alive is ready to be explored. From speed to super stealth, this life-size graphic novel of an exhibit will tell the story Of some courageous creatures and their various needs to adapt to their environments. Extreme Animals Alive is organized by the Houston Museum of Natural Science. #whatdoesafoxsay #animalsoftiktok #newexhibit #thingstodoinhoustontx

90's Night at the Museum? We got the 411 😎 Firday, June 6, 7-11PM, Come jam out between the dinosaurs with tunes from DJ P. Charm & DJ Griffin, all while channeling the iconic styles of Cher or the Fresh Prince. Sip on themed cocktails from our cash bars, grab some fly bites from the food tents, and relive the glory days with some classic '90s games. Feeling nostalgic? We've got you covered at the Wortham Giant Screen Theater, where you can catch Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997) all night long. Or, if you're in the mood for something different, check out the cool visuals at the Burke Baker Planetarium, all included in your ticket. Search Mixers and Elixers at hmns.org to get your ticket now. #90s #thingstodoinhoustontx #houstonnightlife #nightatthemuseum #houstondateideas

Shell yeah 🐚 Alongside the largest gastropods in the world, sits a collection of over 1,300 shells of various shapes, sizes and naturally beautiful colors. The George W. Strake Hal of Malacology is part of our Permanent Exhibits. Dive in and visit today. #shells #malacology #museum #mollusk

It's T. rex Week here at the Houston Museum of Natural Science and our fabulous foursome (Stan, Wyrex, Bucky and Sugar Rex) are prepped and ready for their prey - YOU. Visit now through Sunday, June 8, to celebrate alongside our cretaceous crew. There is a rawr-ful lot of activities such as a dino-themed scavenger hunt, a Q&A with Paleontologist Colin Diggins, a dino dance party, and more. Search T.rex week at hmns.org to learn more #trexweek #trex #dinosaur #museum

Did you know North America was once roamed by llamas? 🤯 #ExtinctAnimals #fossilfriday #NorthAmericanWildlife #Paleontology #Llama #History