Latest Museum News

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.

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.

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.