Museum News September/October 2013

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FOSSIL WASH DAY

Saturday, September 21 9 a.m. - noon Free with museum admission Wash, rinse, repeat! Join us for this hands-on experience as we wash and sort approximately 1,000 pounds of Permian dirt. You can help with the

You will learn what a fossil is and all the things that can become fossilized, wash and screen sediments while hunting for fossils, bring fossils from your own collection for identification by scientists, see how paleontologists clean and prepare fossils, and discover creatures that roamed Texas even before your parents!

TRICKS, TREATS & T-REX Saturday, October 26 Please check website for updated pricing details and event time.

Celebrate Halloween with your family at HMNS Sugar Land and discover the scary side of science! Party in Telfair—

SAVE THE DATE 4th Birthday Event! “Two Camp Dinner” Friday, November 8

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cleaning, sorting and labeling of the fossils—depending on how wet and dirty you want to get.

Get thrills and chills in our haunted house, or let crazy characters guide you through a magical maze where tricks and treats await around each corner. Finally, gross yourself out with a tasty treat from our Bug Chef and sample our Witches’ Brew. Costumes encouraged.

H M N S h m n s a t s ug a r l a n d

the coolest neighborhood in town—at the greatest museum in Fort Bend. Our annual Halloween spooktacular has crafts, treats and fun for the whole family. Check out our spooky scarecrows, wrap a mummy, try your hand at pumpkin ring toss, and search for a needle in a haystack!


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