HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE SUGAR LAND

SUGAR LAND, TX

Houston Skyline from Interstate 45, Houston, TX Founded in 1836 by Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen, Houston was named for Sam Houston, one of the most prominent leaders of the Texas Revolution in the 1830s.  The city was incorporated and became the capital of the Republic of Texas in 1837, before the capital moved permanently to Austin in 1839.  The city grew slowly as a major trading hub for the state of Texas beginning in the 1840s, and became the main railroad hub of the state of Texas by 1890.  However, the city lagged behind the nearby port city of Galveston, located on the Gulf of Mexico, until the 1900 Galveston Hurricane devastated the city, leading to an effort to create a deepwater port at Houston, which was further inland and better protected from hurricanes.  Between 1902 and 1914, the Houston Ship Channel was deepened, creating a large port at Houston, leading to the beginning of the city’s continual rapid growth ever since, growing from under 100,000 people to over 2,000,000 people in the century between 1910 and 2010.  The city’s skyline today is dominated by skyscrapers built during the energy and real estate boom of the 1970s and 1980s, and includes several buildings by significant architects, including Philip Johnson and John Burgee, I. M. Pei, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, and Pelli Clarke Pelli Associates.   The city has continued to see major growth driven by the petrochemical industry, and today has the fourth-largest municipal population and fifth-largest metropolitan area population of any city in the United States, as well as being one of the nation’s most ethnically diverse cities.
Houston Skyline from Interstate 45, Houston, TX Credit: w_lemay

Houston Museum of Natural Science Sugar Land is a branch of the Houston Museum of Natural Science located in Sugar Land, Texas. The museum, which opened in 2009, is dedicated to showcasing the rich history of natural sciences and their impact on the world. The museum features a variety of exhibits and displays that cover topics such as geology, astronomy, paleontology, and more.

One of the most popular exhibits at the museum is the Burke Baker Planetarium, which features a state-of-the-art digital dome projection system that allows visitors to explore the wonders of the universe in stunning detail. The museum also features a range of interactive exhibits and displays, including a 3D theater, a butterfly center, and a fossil dig site.

Visitors to the museum can also take part in a variety of educational programs and events, including school field trips, summer camps, and adult education courses. The museum also hosts regular special exhibitions that showcase the latest scientific discoveries and advancements.

Overall, Houston Museum of Natural Science Sugar Land is a fascinating and engaging destination for anyone interested in the natural world and its impact on our lives. With its impressive exhibits, educational programs, and state-of-the-art facilities, the museum is a must-visit destination for visitors to Sugar Land and the surrounding area.

HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE SUGAR LAND is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SUGAR LAND TX. US MID #8404800209

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE SUGAR LAND
13016 UNIVERSITY BLVD
SUGAR LAND
TX
77478

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HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE SUGAR LAND Information

MID # 8404800209
Name HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE SUGAR LAND
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 29.600779, -95.634475
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 157
US Census Tract: 673902
US Census Block: 1037