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Family Festivals

Family Festival Days offer wonderful opportunities for families to learn about all that nature and science have to offer! Activities include games, hands-on activities, crafts, touchable specimens, live interactive exhibits and dialogues with local experts. PLUS, festivals are free for members!


Engineers make it work. Find out how.

Join us for our annual celebration of National Engineers Week. During the week, schoolchildren and other museum guests will participate in fun activities highlighting current and future technologies as well as potential careers. [ more ]

Save the Date!

From the smallest conveniences to the biggest innovations, this annual event encourages visitors to rethink technology and get excited about future scientific discoveries and achievements. Join us for hands-on activities, crafts and more! [ more ]


Second Saturday Science - MNS Discovery Days

Second Saturdays are First in Fun at MNS Discovery Days, March–August

There’s always something special to discover at the Museum of Nature & Science and, during Discovery Days, you’ll find even more hands-on fun and amazing exhibits that will open your eyes to the science behind everything from prehistoric fossils to modern masterpieces.

These exciting daylong programs run from March through August on the second Saturday of each month – and they’re free with your MNS admission!

March 13: Discover Sports
April 10: Discover Outdoors
May 8: Discover Dinosaurs
June 12: Discover Water
July 10: Discover Transportation
August 14: Discover Fine Arts

Click here for more information on Discovery Days


Reptile Fest

Reptile Fest

Thanks to our Reptile Fest 2009 sponsors: Geico and Junior League of Dallas. Additional thanks to our amazing presenters and volunteers. Check back in fall 2010 for information on Reptile Fest 2010.


Please check back periodically for information on upcoming events.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for our Family Festival programs.
For more information on sponsorship of one of these events, email mharrison@natureandscience.org or call 214-428-5555 x1450.