About the Texas Natural Science Center
The Texas Natural Science Center is the home of the Texas Memorial Museum, the Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory, the Non-vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory and the Texas Natural History Collections. Learn more...
Holiday Shopping Event!
Enjoy 20% off all merchandise in The Museum Store at the Texas Memorial Museum, December 4–7. Save on a new selection of educational toys, books, puzzles, t-shirts, rocks and minerals, jewelry, stationery, and other gifts. ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE MUSEUM'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN!
WONDERFUL HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA: Photographer Laurence Parent will be signing his new book, entitled “Portrait of Austin,” on Thursday, December 4th from 4 pm–6 pm. The book features exquisite photos that capture the city’s own brand of down-home sophistication. More event details...
Windows on Nature
The Center’s newest exhibit features the photographic art of Austinite John Ingram and includes brilliant color close-ups of native Texas wildlife. Read more...
Be a Citizen Scientist!
Everybody loves dragonflies! Take your own fascination with them to the next level by posting your observations online at OdonataCentral.com. You will get credit for your find on the website. OdonataCentral.com is the worldwide distribution hub for information on dragonflies and damselflies, with information on species size, characteristics, distributions, habitats, and flight seasons. Find out more...
Become a Member of Texas Natural Science Center
Membership entitles you to special benefits, and by joining, you directly support the many research and education efforts of the Center. Join today! Read more...
Ask the Expert
Send us your questions about natural history!
TNSC Advisory Council
The purpose of the advisory council is to foster excellence in
the collection-based research, education and outreach of the
Texas Natural Science Center. Council members work to: advise and assist the director in the areas of marketing, fundraising and education; encourage financial support for exhibits, preservation of collections and a wide range of educational and research programs; and, identify and facilitate relationships with community leaders to the benefit of the Texas Natural Science Center.
| Nancy Humphries – Chair | Sidney Jones |
| Sandy Ball | Phil Kohlhaas (ex-officio) |
| Jess Butler | Cappy Manly |
| Ron Carter | Karen Ostlund |
| Angela G. Collins | Nancy Roser (ex-officio) |
| Anne Donovan | Marika Schoolar |
| Robert Durkee | Doyle Simons |
| Drake Fason | Tina Stockton |
| Priscilla Pond Flawn (honorary) |
Melodie Summersett |
| Harvey Frye | Steve Vandegrift |
| Bill Graber | Pam Welborn |
| Mack Ray Hernandez | Vanessa Westbrook (honorary) |
| John Jones (honorary) | Steve Wilson |
