We've got all-new experiences for you
COVID-19 UPDATE
As we work to reopen our galleries in a safe and sustainable way, we're currently offering only the experiences listed below. The Children's Museum, the Omni Theater, the Noble Planetarium, and the Cattleraiser's Museum are currently closed.
These Animals Are Really Darn Cool
Natural Communities
Natural Communities
Best for: Kindergarten and up
From the Gulf Coast to Big Bend and hill country, Texas is home to an amazing variety of ecosystems. Within each lives amazing creatures well-adapted to their unique homes. Explore the animals found within six of these biomes and learn how their surroundings shaped what they came to be.
- See objects from the Museum's science collection
- Learn how adaptations help animals survive
Love Dinosaurs? We've Got 'Em.
DinoLabs and DinoDig
DinoLabs and DinoDig
Best for: Kindergarten and up
- Three complete dinosaurs (plus one in the Atrium!)
- Fossilized trees, plants, turtles, and eggs
- Incredible technology that brings the world of dinosaurs to life!
And be sure to check out DinoDig, where you can explore a mock field site and perform your own excavations!
Explore our changing world
Project Planet
Project Planet
Best for: Kindergarten and up
Hundreds of years of human activity is causing the climate to change—so what can we do about it? In Project Planet, you'll uncover how we know the world is warming and what steps you can take to help. You'll get to try out being a weather forecaster and learn what happens when polar bears and grizzly bears meet for the first time.
- Life-size videos help you and your family understand what's going on
- Explore rare weather artifacts from the National Weather Service
- Discover how combatting climate change can also help save you money
Come Face-to-Face with Space
Launchpad
Launchpad
Best for: Kindergarten and up
Fifty years ago, a kid from Fort Worth landed on the Moon. Now, we're getting ready to go back. In Launchpad, you'll discover the tools needed to explore space and imagine yourself as part of the next generation of astronauts. This gallery is a smaller version of last year's exhibition, now located in Innovation Studios.
- View artifacts from the Space Race and Space Shuttle
- See yourself in an infrared camera
- Find out how much you'd weigh on the Moon
- Discover the hidden properties of light
Tiny Objects. Big Stories.
Beads: A Journey Across Cultures
Beads: A Journey Across Cultures
Best for: 3rd grade and up
For thousands of years, people all over Earth have created beads. These tiny objects have decorated clothes, covered important items, and even served as money. While, on their own, beads might all seem similar, their use—and their incredible details—can reveal important information about the cultures that created them. Explore how anthropologists and archeologists can trace strands of human history through these tiny bits of stone, clay, and glass. And as you travel in time, you’ll discover some astonishing works of art.
Sneak a peek at What's coming next
V-DROME Preview Center
V-DROME Preview Center
Best for: Kindergarten and up
V-DROME is the incredible next chapter for the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and you can be one of the first to find out what it's all about! Watch a preview of our amazing opening film, then explore our 3D building model to find out where V-DROME will be happening. When it's built, V-DROME will:
- Make you feel like you're flying
- Engage your senses of sight, smell, and sound
- Transport you anywhere in space and time
These Wheels are Wonderous
Innovation Gallery
Innovation Gallery
Best for: Kindergarten and up
We didn't invent the wheel, but we've sure got some cool ones. Check out some objects from our collection that prominently feature wheels:
- Original Model T car
- Antique donkey cart
- Classic soapbox derby racer
- Taiwanese pedicab
Are You Ready to Power the Future?
Energy Blast
Energy Blast
Best for: 3rd Grade and up
Energy Blast is an exciting exploration of how we power Fort Worth today and what that might look like in the future.
COVID-19 Update: Only the energy library and "Model City" portion of Energy Blast is currently open.
9/11 — Never Forget
9/11 Tribute and WTC Artifact
9/11 Tribute and WTC Artifact
Best for: Kindergarten and up
At 8:46 AM EST on September 11, 2001, hijackers deliberately crashed American Airlines Flight 11, carrying 87 passengers and crew members, into floors 94-98 of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Since that tragic day, pieces from the twin towers have been extracted, preserved and cataloged, to be distributed to cities around the country. The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History was bestowed the honor of being the caretaker of one of these historic artifacts. Learn more here.