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Style Spotlight: Jessica Winzelberg makes rough-hewn gems of jewels you can...
Have you ever sat at your desk, daydreaming about leaving your 9 to 5 and becoming an artist? (I never have, but then my job happens to be awesome). Jessica Winzelberg took that leap and left...
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HMNS is here to handle the holidays: Whether it’s goodies to wrap or stuff to...
You’ve heard a lot lately about our Museum Store. But aside from finding everything from kids’ gear: To dorky duds: To fine jewelry: To funky stuff for your home: . . . (all in-store OR online, we...
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The Bakker is back! Join renowned paleontologist Dr. Bob Bakker at Jurassic...
World-renowned paleontologist, curator of the new Morian Hall of Paleontology, consultant and character inspiration for the cult classic Jurassic Park: Dr. Bob Bakker is back in Houston and lighting up...
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Treat yo self: New designers are beckoning in the Museum Store jewelry cases
We’re happy to report that our first Museum Store Trunk Show — featuring the works of revered local designer Rebecca Lankford — was a smashing success. If you missed it, fear not, ’cause we’ve got more...
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The Iceman Stuffeth: 20 stocking stuffers under $20
Forget the fruit cake – get your family and friends something they could actually use for the holidays! Here are 20 items under $20 for everyone on your list (including you) from the HMNS gift shop: 1....
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Attention, jewelry lovers: Glam up with new designers at our Museum Store!
Spring is a great time to refresh your look and we’ve got some new lines in the Museum Store just in time to help! ax + apple Jamie Lyn of ax + apple dabbled in almost every possible visual art...
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Top 10 Tokens of Affection from the Museum Store for Valentine’s Day!
Can’t think of the perfect gift for your Valentine? We got you covered with 10 gift ideas for your sweetheart. # 10 — Kris Nations X And O Stud Earrings # 9 — Kris Nations Heart And Arrow Stud...
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Sparkle Exclusive: 3rd Annual HMNS Summer Trunk Show starts Friday
Our third annual Summer Trunk Shows kicks off Friday, July 17. This year, we are featuring local artists Rebecca Lankford, Mariquita Masterson, and Mirta Tummino. As always, the featured artist’s...
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Trunk Show features Masterson’s coveted glass art jewelry
Houstonian Mariquita Masterson has always had the eye of an artist. Thirty years ago, Mariquita was commissioned to design a glass table setting for an art gala. Working with the glass blower, she...
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Handpicked gems meet gold vermeil at Tummino’s Trunk Show
Native Texan Mirta Tummino discovered her talent for jewelry design while working for a Fortune 500 company in Chicago. Her part-time design and metalsmithing studies at the Lillstreet Art Center...
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The Art of the Skull: Museum Store highlights the beauty of the human skeleton
One of the most photographed pieces in the museum’s collections is the “jaw dropping” crystal quartz skull in the exhibit Gemstone Carvings: Masterworks by Harold Van Pelt. The hollow, life-sized...
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The Adventures of Archie the Wandering T. rex: England
by Karen Whitley Man am I one lucky dinosaur. When I was adopted last summer from the Museum Store at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, I had no idea I was on my way to becoming a world traveler,...
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The Adventures of Archie the Wandering T. rex: France
by Karen Whitley Hey there, devoted fans! Archie checking in. I can’t wait to tell you about my last adventure abroad. After packing up from my last adventure to jolly ol’ England, I said “Cheers!” to...
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Behind the Scenes: Retablos Fit for an Icon
When you walk into the museum store, you may notice the elaborate display wall at the entrance. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look with our Creative Merchandising Director on how it all comes together....
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Have Science Fun in the Summer Sun with a Solar Print Kit!
by Marina Torres Texas heat is here, and school’s out for summer. With all that bright sun outside, it’s a great time to play under the open sky. In the spirit of the season, we took science outside...
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Summer Trunk Shows: A Touch of Sparkle from Lankford and Tummino
One of our favorite things about summer has arrived — Summer Trunk Shows! This year we’re keeping it simple and local, featuring Rebecca Lankford July 22 and Mirta Tummino on Aug. 5, both from 12 to 4...
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To School and Beyond
It’s that time of year again! Whether you love heading back to school or wishing summer would last another month, there’s still time to visit the always exciting exhibits at the museum as well as shop...
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Top 5 Ways to Make Spirits Bright at HMNS
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The streets are aglow with beautiful lights, and everyone seems to be just a little bit more jolly! It can also be a stressful time. The kids have only been on...
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Make Your Summer Sparkle! Summer Jewelry Trunk Show: ft. Rebecca Lankford...
Fridays in the summer just got more interesting. Between 10 a.m-4p.m we will hold our summer trunk shows. Receive 20 % off, plus membership discount, on the featured designer of the day. The first...
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6 Tips For Museum Inspired Fall Decorating From Our Cabinet Of Curiosities Shop
Home decorating is a never ending process, which can be dreadful or exciting. We choose the latter. Summer is over and autumn is here. It’s the perfect season to cozy up your home into a museum...
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