Special Exhibition
Audubon’s Birds of America
A major new exhibition will examine the artistry and legacy of one of the world’s rarest, most coveted and biggest books.
Published as a series between 1827 and 1838, Birds of America by John James Audubon (1785-1851) was a landmark work which achieved international renown due to the epic scale of the project and the book’s spectacular, life-sized ornithological illustrations.
Audubon’s Birds of America is a touring exhibition from National Museums Scotland and will showcase 46 prints from their collection. A rare unbound collection, this exhibition will be a unique opportunity to see so much of Audubon’s work in one place.
Audubon’s Birds of America is a touring exhibition from National Museums Scotland and will showcase 46 prints from their collection. A rare unbound collection, this exhibition will be a unique opportunity to see so much of Audubon’s work in one place.
Open Today: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Plan A Visit Includes Permanent Exhibitions
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Please Note:
Due to some of the content, this exhibit is not recommended for visitors younger than ten years of age.
Your purchase of a ticket to Death by Natural Causes includes general admission access to all Permanent HMNS Exhibit Halls. If you purchase Death by Natural Causes and a ticket to either King Tut or Sharks!, you can receive up to 50% off the price of either King Tut or Sharks! Please note that this does not cover entry to the Cockrell Butterfly Center.
Your purchase of a ticket to Death by Natural Causes includes general admission access to all Permanent HMNS Exhibit Halls. If you purchase Death by Natural Causes and a ticket to either King Tut or Sharks!, you can receive up to 50% off the price of either King Tut or Sharks! Please note that this does not cover entry to the Cockrell Butterfly Center.
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Guidelines
Photography
Photography and videography are allowed in the museum, but please be mindful of a few items:
- Flash photography is strictly prohibited in all areas, except the Cockrell Butterfly Center.
- Tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed.
- Every person entering the museum must purchase a ticket. If you are purchasing tickets for a timed-entry venue, such as the Butterfly Center, you must enter at the indicated time on your ticket.
- Be considerate of other patrons enjoying the museum.
Admission
Admission price includes access to all HMNS Exhibit Halls except certain Special Exhibitions and the Brown Hall of Entomology. Access to the Brown Hall of Entomology is included with admission to the Cockrell Butterfly Center.
Service Animals
Certified Service Animals are always welcome at HMNS!
Meet the Curators
Our curators’ combined expertise ranges from A to Z… from archaeology to zoology!
Nicole Temple and David Temple
Nicole Temple:
Vice President of Education, Nicole is the powerhouse behind “Sharks! The Meg, The Monsters & The Myths.” A seasoned educator and skilled curator, she transforms complex science into thrilling adventures for the 400,000+ students that HMNS receives annually.
David Temple:
As associate curator of paleontology, David leads the museum’s fossil preparation program. He oversaw the building of the fossil prep lab inside the Morian Hall of Paleontology which allows visitors to watch and interact with those working in the lab.
Vice President of Education, Nicole is the powerhouse behind “Sharks! The Meg, The Monsters & The Myths.” A seasoned educator and skilled curator, she transforms complex science into thrilling adventures for the 400,000+ students that HMNS receives annually.
David Temple:
As associate curator of paleontology, David leads the museum’s fossil preparation program. He oversaw the building of the fossil prep lab inside the Morian Hall of Paleontology which allows visitors to watch and interact with those working in the lab.