Originally launched in 2009 as the Children’s Museum Gallery, this interactive play area has long been a place where the Museum’s youngest guests take their first steps into discovery. Designed for children ages 0 to 8 and their caregivers, this gallery will continue to spark curiosity and foster lifelong learning.

In 2023, the Museum began the process of planning a refreshed and redesigned space intended to inspire the next generation of explorers and future leaders. The gallery officially closed for renovation in the fall of 2025 and is now ready to open its doors and welcome families back into a space where children can develop valuable skills through pretend play and hands-on experiences.

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“Engagement with our home community is foundational to Texas Christian University. We are proud to support the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History through the TCU Children’s Gallery, which recreates iconic elements of our campus within this legendary local institution and fosters young learners’ interest in the sciences and the arts. Our hope is for this new space to serve visitors, children, families and future Horned Frogs across North Texas for years to come,” said TCU Chancellor Daniel W. Pullin.

The TCU Children’s Gallery is inspired by the people, places, and culture of Fort Worth, and seamlessly surrounds guests with the presence and partnership of TCU. Throughout the renovation, the Museum worked with valued Fort Worth partners like Trinity Metro, Cook Children’s, and Meta to design play areas that reflect everyday experiences in their community. These areas invite children to use their imagination, learn to cooperate with others, and step into the roles of doctors, farmers, performers, and more.

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“This is more than a renovation, it’s an investment that integrates education and community to encourage our youngest learners to be curious and dream big,” said President Regina Faden, Ph.D., of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. “We are grateful to those who supported this project to ensure that our museum continues offering meaningful learning experiences for generations to come.”

This project was made possible through the generous support of Texas Christian University, Cook Children’s, Meta, Nicholas Martin, Jr. Family Foundation, Joe & Jessie Crump Memorial Fund, AKM Charitable Fund (North Texas Community Foundation), Amon G. Carter Foundation, The Ryan Foundation, Trinity Metro, Louella and Nicholas Martin Charitable Fund (North Texas Community Foundation).

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This year’s wish list features items like kids cardboard cutting tools, magnetic building blocks, and STEM Board Games. The campaign also offers the option to make a donation towards general supplies for community events and STEAM Festivals.

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This season’s Giving Tree is even more meaningful, thanks to a creative partnership with The Welman Project, who designed and built the Museum’s Giving Tree entirely from recycled and repurposed materials. The Welman Project is another Fort Worth-based nonprofit who works to reduce waste by redirecting usable materials to educators and community partners such as the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Reusing materials is an everyday practice that helps the Museum’s educators bring learning to life. This year’s tree reflects the creativity and resourcefulness they use daily.

The display also offers a sneak peek at the Museum’s upcoming exhibition, Waste to Wonder, an exhibit that explores how creativity and innovation can transform discarded materials into something new. Made in collaboration with the Tarrant County Education Foundation, the exhibit examines how long common items take to decompose, what materials people used before plastics, and how artists and companies are rethinking waste today.

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Vanessa Barker, Co-Founder and Creative Director of The Welman Project stated, “The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History has played an undeniable part in fostering my curiosity and sense of wonder as a child. Now as a grown-up it is an absolute honor to partner with the museum to bring wonder to the next generation of kids through The Welman Project’s Waste to Wonder Holiday Tree.”

The Giving Tree will be on display until December 30, 2025. Museum guests are welcome to explore the display and play “I Spy” to find different items that make up the tree and festive props that surround it. While visiting the display, guests can also flip through “Santa’s Book” to view the Museum’s wish list and make a donation. The Giving Tree campaign can also be found online at www.fwmuseum.org.

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CLUB COMA, composed of members from acclaimed Austin acts Ume, Boyfrndz, and Stiletto Feels, pairs immense talent with high-energy live shows, earning them an intense hometown following. This show will be their only North Texas date for the remainder of the year.

The powerful blend of live music and immersive visuals is what makes the Live From The Omni concert series such a unique experience. Each performance transforms the theater and immerses guests into the artist’s and music’s own universe, creating an unforgettable experience that is unique to Fort Worth.

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Live From The Omni featuring CLUB COMA is on Friday, November 14th. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show begins at 7:30 PM. Guests can mingle, grab a drink. and enjoy concessions before heading into the dome to experience live music like never before. After the show, meet the band and grab a drink at Hotel Dryce, the official Live From The Omni after-party host.

A limited number of VIP tickets are available and include free parking, exclusive CLUB COMA content, and a limited-edition concert poster printed by the band exclusively for the event.

Tickets are available now at buy.fwmuseum.org

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Produced in partnership with the National Geographic Society and the Jane Goodall Institute, the exhibition explores Dr. Goodall’s life from her early years as an intrepid young woman with a dream to learn about animals in Africa, to her years establishing herself as a renowned scientist in Gombe, Tanzania to her present role as an activist, mentor and advocate for creating a better world for all life on Earth. “Becoming Jane” will remain open at FWMSH until September 1, 2025.

Widely known for her innovative approach to animal behavior research, Dr. Goodall traveled to what is now Tanzania’s Gombe National Park and immersed herself in observing chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Her work studying the lives of chimpanzees in the wild captured the imagination of the world. Rather than seeing the animals as subjects, she came to know them as individuals with personalities and emotions—a notion once rejected by the scientific world, yet now considered revolutionary. Her story—one of fearless determination, curiosity, the pursuit of knowledge and a passionate love of the natural world—has resonated with generations of people around the globe.

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“Dr. Goodall has made tremendous strides in understanding wildlife in Africa and this exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to learn about her innovative research techniques and passion for nature,” said Emily Dunham, chief campus and experiences officer at the National Geographic Society. “From reading her hand-written notes to exploring memories from her childhood to a life-sized hologram of Dr. Goodall, visitors young and old will experience her legacy and powerful message of hope firsthand.” Highlights from the exhibition include:

• A multiscreen experience where visitors are introduced to Dr. Goodall’s extraordinary work, alongside surprising encounters with virtually rendered chimpanzees.
• A replica of Dr. Goodall’s research tent where, in a hands-on experience, visitors can envision themselves as scientists jotting down observations in their field journal.
• A hologram-like projection of Dr. Goodall who shares her memories in Gombe and recalls her thoughts, feelings, impressions and lessons learned while living among chimpanzees.
• An immersive projection of Tanzania’s Gombe National Park
• Interactive augmented reality (AR) activities, including one in which visitors can test their skills at matching the pant-hoot vocalization of a chimpanzee.
• Updates on the current state of Gombe National Park and the chimpanzee range in Africa, along with the work of the innovative scientists and conservationists who are following in Dr. Goodall’s footsteps.
• A call to action to visitors from Dr. Goodall to join her, the Jane Goodall Institute and National Geographic in an effort to ensure a more sustainable future for us all.
• A pledge station where visitors can share what actions they will take to help Dr. Goodall in her mission.

“We are honored to bring “Becoming Jane” to Fort Worth,” said Museum President, Regina Faden, Ph.D. “Jane Goodall’s story is one of curiosity, courage, and compassion, and it resonates with people of all ages. This exhibit brings her journey to life in a way that’s inspiring, hands-on, and communicates a call to action for future generations.”

On May 23, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will be hosting an exclusive morning preview for VIP supporters and select media. That same day, Museum Members will receive an entire day of early access to the exhibit from 10 AM-5 PM. “Becoming Jane” will open to the public on Saturday, May 24 at 10 AM.

“I hope that those who visit the Becoming Jane exhibit will realize we’re part of the natural world and we depend on it for air, water, everything,” said Dr. Goodall. “It is so important to remember that each one of us has a role to play in helping to heal the harm that we have inflicted on Mother Earth. That we each make an impact every day, and we have a choice as to what sort of impact we make.”

For a deeper dive into Jane Goodall’s legacy, Museum guests can watch the award-winning documentary “Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope”, which is now playing in the Museum’s Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater.

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM, and Sunday, Noon – 5 PM. Special hours may apply. The exhibit is included with Museum admission or membership. Admission is $14 for seniors, $16 for adults, $12 for juniors, and free for children under two years old. Tickets can be reserved online at www.fwmuseum.org.

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“We are delighted that Peter will be joining us,” said museum President, Regina Faden, Ph.D. “He brings with him extensive experience in leadership and innovative thinking that will help the Museum reach the next level of our overall Guest experience.”

Peter holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and an Associate of Science in Fire Science and Administration, a combination that reflects both his strategic mindset and ability to remain calm and effective under pressure, two qualities that are essential to the success of this role in a dynamic museum environment.

Peter will oversee the Operations of the Museum, which includes Guest Services, Security, and Facilities, where his strong sense of operational focus and hands-on approach to both management and guest engagement will be vital tools for his new chapter at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The Museum is excited to extend a warm welcome to Peter Claffey as part of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History team.

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This exhibit features ten Indigenous, Mestiza, Mexican-American, and Afro-Mexican grandmothers who have cooked, preserved and passed Mexican food culture along. Each of the abuela’s stories will be told through documentary film, audio stories, photographs, kitchen artifacts and family recipes – allowing guests to get a deeper look at the impact of Mexican and Mexican-American women on the culinary traditions and unique culture of Southern California.

This exhibit focuses on the themes of identity, place, and cuisine by exploring the various dishes these grandmothers prepared in their kitchens, such as chiles en nogada, mole, tamales, and pozole to name a few. The dishes and artifacts in Abuelita’s Kitchen: Mexican Food Stories highlight the rich food heritage of Mexican immigrant communities and address some of the shared challenges faced by these grandmothers as immigrants and Mexican-Americans.

As visitors go through the exhibit, they will learn about each woman’s immigration journey, their deep connections to their home states in Mexico, and the diverse neighborhoods that became their home. The narratives of Mexican and Mexican-American women have been underrepresented in museum collections. By capturing the histories and family recipes of women who are immigrants, and non-English-speaking, we enrich our understanding and gain a deeper appreciation for the significant contributions these women have made to the food traditions of the United States.

To celebrate our own culinary heritage and vibrant community, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History has partnered with local establishments to feature additional stories of Fort Worth women who have made an impact in Fort Worth’s culinary culture. Abuelita’s Kitchen: Mexican Food Stories will include stories and personal artifacts from Fort Worth favorites like Los Vaqueros, Tokyo Cafe, Don Artemio, and Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez.

Throughout the duration of the exhibit, Museum guests and community members will have the opportunity to submit their own recipes, in person or online, to create a community cookbook which will be available to the public free of charge once the exhibit ends.

On February 9, 2025 Museum Members will receive early access to the exhibit for a private Member preview from 12 PM to 1 PM. Beginning at 1 PM, the exhibit will be open to the general public.

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday, from 12 PM to 5 PM. Special hours may apply. Abuelita’s Kitchen: Mexican Food Stories is included with museum admission or membership. Admission is $14 for seniors, $16 for adults, $12 for juniors, and free for children under two years old. Tickets can be reserved online at www.fwmuseum.org.

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Formerly known as the IMAX Omni Theater, the new Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater features advanced technology that will immerse guests in a new 8K digital experience. The Omni Theater, powered by Cosm Technology, will be the world’s first LED digital dome of its size in a museum, positioning the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History as a world leader in the application of state-of-the-art visual technology.

The 18-month long renovation consisted of the full removal and reconstruction of the dome, making it bigger and brighter with nearly 12,000 LED modules lining the dome. With this renovation, a new generation of Omni-goers can view transformational content like never before. The Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater can produce completely immersive multi-video presentations, corporate events, product launches, experiential fundraisers, and more for a best-in-class viewing experience.

As of now, the content shown in the Omni Theater will be focused on documentaries that will create unique learning experiences for guests which includes more than 50,000 field trip students each year. The Omni’s film lineup includes award winning films like Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope and Cities of the Future, among others. And yes, there will be a new Fort Worth flyover, thanks to the help of Visit Fort Worth.

Aside from the technology update, one of the big goals was to make the Omni Theater experience accessible to all. The theater is now fully ADA compliant from the entrance all the way into the dome. The new lobby and queuing area are all one-level and the theater is lined with new, wider seats for up to 278, plus additional wheelchair accessible spaces.

Tickets to the new Jane & John Justin Omni Theater will go on sale on Monday, November 25. Museum Members receive a discounted ticket rate of $12 for adults and $8 for children (ages 3 and up). General admission tickets are $15 for adults and $11 for children (ages 3 and up). Tickets to the Omni Theater do not include general admission to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

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“We’re thrilled to bring ‘Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®!’ to Fort Worth,” says Nikki Diller, Vice President of Collections, Interpretation, and Programs. “This interactive exhibit perfectly complements our mission of sparking curiosity and igniting a passion for science in young minds. By combining engaging activities with real-world animal exploration, ‘Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®!’ promises an unforgettable experience for families.”

“Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®!” will be on display September 21, 2024 through January 5, 2025 in Innovations East gallery. This adventurous exhibit – which focuses on cultivating STEM skills in children ages 3 to 9 – invites kids and families to explore animal habitats from around the globe, discover incredible creature powers and go on a mission to foil the villains’ nefarious plans.

“This exhibit will get kids moving and thinking while they explore important concepts in science and the natural world,” said Chris Kratt, executive producer of Wild Kratts and co-founder of The Kratt Brothers Company.

Visitors will explore four animal habitats including the Tropical Rainforest, The Antarctic, an Australian Outback Desert, and your very own neighborhood! Kids and families will get the chance to learn about and try out various Creature Powers® such as sneaking through the forest using the stealth of a jaguar, swinging through the trees like a spider monkey, testing their hops against a kangaroo, and much more!

On September 21st, Museum members receive early access to the exhibit with a private, members only preview. From 10 AM – 11 AM, members can climb through the rainforest, hop from iceberg to iceberg in the arctic, and even explore the creatures found around their own backyard! Beginning at 11 AM, the exhibit will be open to the general public.

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM, and Sunday, Noon – 5 PM. Special hours may apply. The exhibit is included with museum admission or membership. Admission is $14 for seniors, $16 for adults, $12 for juniors, and free for children under two years old. Tickets can be reserved online at www.fwmuseum.org.

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“People in Fort Worth will talk about where they were during this eclipse for years to come,” said Patrick Newman, President and CEO of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. “The Garden is thrilled to provide a backdrop for this monumental experience. The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT), the research and conservation branch of the Garden, will also carry out key research into how solar eclipses affect plants and wildlife.”

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Guests who choose to view the eclipse from inside the Garden will be able to gather at the expansive North and South Vistas, which offer unobstructed views of the sky. Prime eclipse viewing will also take place on the Museum’s front lawn. Blankets and folding chairs will be allowed. To view the eclipse, guests may bring solar eclipse glasses or purchase them for $3 at either venue. Both venues encourage guests to follow NASA Eclipse Safety guidelines during the events.

Some of the Garden’s activities will include Sun Song Bingo, Pinhole Viewer Construction, Community Science with Members of FWBG’s Research Team, and Shadow Tracing. Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth will also have special activities available at the Garden for visually impaired guests. The Museum will have staff from the Noble Planetarium sharing information about the eclipse and will feature a performance from the U.S. Navy Band Brass Quintet before and after the moment of totality. Guests are invited to build a Pinhole Eclipse Viewer, create a Sun Print, make an Astronaut souvenir, participate in Sunshine Shenanigans, explore the eclipse with Chalk Art, and more.

“The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is thrilled to invite the community to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of a total solar eclipse. Nature’s grandeur is on full display, and we are honored to be part of this rare cosmic event,” said museum President Regina Faden, Ph.D. “We are excited to share the spirit of exploration and discovery that defines our museum with everyone in Fort Worth and beyond.”

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon crosses directly between the Earth and the Sun, blocking some or all the Sun’s light. Solar eclipses happen on Earth two to five times a year, and total solar eclipses happen on average every 18 months. So, if total solar eclipses are not so rare, why has Fort Worth not seen one since July 29, 1878? This is because total solar eclipses only recur in one given place within the span of 360 to 410 years. Fort Worth will be in the path of totality, the point of the eclipse where the Moon fully covers the Sun to produce total darkness, for two and a half minutes starting at 1:41 p.m.

Both the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History are official NSTA/SSI Solar Eclipse Partners. The Museum’s work is supported by the Simons Foundation and is part of its ‘In the Path of Totality’ initiative.

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This dynamic festival, brimming with engaging engineering activities, offers an opportunity for visitors of all ages to connect with the world of engineering.

Engineers Week 2024 Schedule

February 15 – 17 | 10 AM – 4 PM

From hands-on demonstrations to direct interactions with real engineers, Engineers Week promises an array of activities and projects suitable for everyone. Visitors will have the chance to engage in open-ended engineering challenges and hands-on experiments, providing a firsthand experience of basic engineering principles.

This year’s Engineers Week theme — “Welcome to the Future” — celebrates current achievements and envisions a brighter and more diverse future in engineering. Recognizing that engineering is at the forefront of innovation, the theme underscores its pivotal role in designing solutions that shape the world of tomorrow.

“Engineers Week is an incredible celebration of STEM at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The vibrant atmosphere is a testament to the local engineers shaping the very fabric of Fort Worth, alongside the future innovators eagerly learning about their roles,” said Amber Shive, vice president of education. “Our event serves as a focal point, showcasing students leading their peers in immersive hands-on learning, while community partners actively engage guests in dynamic engineering activities. This experience is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors, the commitment of our volunteers, and the exceptional teamwork of our dedicated staff. We hope you will join us in igniting Innovation and inspiring Tomorrow’s Engineers.”

Engineering has played a crucial role in the development of the internet, smartphones, space exploration, and renewable energy solutions. Engineers, with their creativity, expertise, and dedication, continue to drive progress, making our lives more efficient, comfortable, and connected. Through addressing global challenges, driving technological advancements, and positively impacting society’s future, engineering teams contribute significantly to shaping a better world.

Girls In Engineering Day

Saturday, February 17 from 10 AM – 4 PM

On the last day of Engineer’s Week, we’re calling all Girl Scouts to join in on the fun! They will be able to participate in engaging activities which act as steps towards earning special badges.

Engineers Week 2024 Sponsors

Mouser Electronics
Lockheed Martin
Burns & McDonnell
Corning Foundation

Engineers Week is open to the public and included with general admission or membership. Admission is $14 for seniors, $16 for adults, $12 for juniors, and free for children under two years old. Learn more at www.fwmuseum.org!

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