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George Observatory A front row seat to the stars! We are open to the public on Saturdays with tickets at 7, 8 & 9 pm CDT (fall/winter) or 9 & 10 pm CST (spring/summer).

The George Observatory, located about one hour’s drive south of Houston within scenic Brazos Bend State Park, is a satellite facility of the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Reservations for schools and large groups (30-100 people) are available Tuesday-Friday during the daytime as well as Friday nights. Tickets must be purchased in advance at hmns.org/george-observatory/. The Observatory houses three large domed telescopes on the upper deck; Expedition Center for spaceflight simulations; classroom/meeting room; covered outdoor pavilion; and an exhibit area featuring several famous meteorites and a piece of the Moon.

10/21/2026

The museum hits different after hours. 👀

Just another day working with the HMNS Social Media Team. Or so John thought.
Welcome to the Backgalleries.

Our videoographer clipped out of bounds, and caught the whole thing on tape!

For reasons unbenowst to us, he wound up at the Houston Museum of Natural Science - Sugar Land and George Observatory before returning to Hermann Park. Fortunately for us, he was totally unharmed.

10/19/2026

Hey, night owls! This one's for you ☄️

Look to the skies after midnight on Wednesday, October 21, as we move into Thursday, October 22.
These will be the best viewing hours for the remnants of Halley's Comet that are known as the Orionids Meteor Shower.

If you manage to catch a glimpse and snap some pics, feel free to tag us!

10/14/2026

Don’t be scared. It’s just science. 🌲 👀 🔭

Hikers find themselves lost in Brazos Bend State Park and stumble upon the George Observatory. Thankfully, staff was there to shed some light on the situation. Red light, that is. ✨

It's time to celebrate with the Sun & Moon Festival! 🌞🌝Sun and Moon FestivalSat Oct 17, 2026 | 2p-10pCelebrate the spect...
10/06/2026

It's time to celebrate with the Sun & Moon Festival! 🌞🌝

Sun and Moon Festival
Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 2p-10p

Celebrate the spectacle of the Sun, Moon, and celestial objects in our Milky Way Galaxy, during this day-long festival! See a live view of the Sun during the day, and look through telescopes and binoculars at the night-time wonders of the universe once it gets dark. Discover the mythology behind the constellations, and get hands on with crafts and activities in the exhibit hall.

This annual event has flexible attendance - you’re welcome to come and go, explore the park or stay with us the entire time. Food and drinks will be available for purchase onsite.

Tickets must be purchased online, in advance, and the event is weather dependent.

Tickets available at https://my.hmns.org/77435/77436

10/02/2026

The Sun & Moon Festival! 🌞🌝🔭😍

The George Observatory
Saturday, Oct 17 | 2pm - 10pm

Celebrate the spectacle of the Sun, Moon, and celestial objects in our Milky Way Galaxy, during this day-long festival! Discover the mythology behind the constellations, and get hands on with crafts and activities in the exhibit hall.

This annual event has flexible attendance - you’re welcome to come and go, explore the park or stay with us the entire time. Food and drinks will be available for purchase onsite.

Tickets must be purchased online, in advance, and the event is weather dependent.

Tickets available at https://my.hmns.org/77435/77436

09/16/2026

Meet the universe’s coziest little black hole. ✨🐱⚫

Curled up into the perfect cosmic circle, this tiny void has officially claimed the comfiest spot in the house.

Let's see y'alls star-studded galactic felines!

We watched and listened as the cosmos rained light upon the Earth. ☄️🎵We were lucky enough to have our museum photograph...
09/09/2026

We watched and listened as the cosmos rained light upon the Earth. ☄️🎵

We were lucky enough to have our museum photographer at Music & Meteors to capture the magic of the Perseid Meteor Shower. Here are a few highlights from the night! ✨

📷©️| HMNS | Mike Rathke

Our volunteers are amazing! 😍When they're not busy helping others experience the universe, they're capturing amazing ima...
09/02/2026

Our volunteers are amazing! 😍

When they're not busy helping others experience the universe, they're capturing amazing images of it. Please enjoy these photos of their work. 📷🔭🌒

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21901 FM 762 Road
Needville, TX
77461

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+12812423055

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