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MuseumsSite Name: Houston Museum of Natural Science
Country: United States Region: The Southwest Type: Museum
Nearest Town: Housten
Latitude: 29.721600N  Longitude: 95.3896W
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Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Museum of Natural Science submitted by dodomad : Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs Exhibition Closes May 23rd 2022 (Vote or comment on this photo)
The Houston Museum of Natural Sciences deals with many topics, including palaeontology, zoology, mineralogy, chemistry, astronomy and energy. It also contains permanent exhibitions on pre-Columbian America and ancient Egypt.

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Note: Special exhibition: Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs, runs until May 23rd, more in the comments on our page
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Houston Museum of Natural Science submitted by Creative Commons : Gold Headband Mask, 100 BC - 550 AD, Nazca - Houston Museum of Natural Science. Daderot, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Houston Museum of Natural Science submitted by Creative Commons : Standing Maya Lord, 600-900 AD. Exhibit in the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston, Texas, USA. Daderot, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Houston Museum of Natural Science submitted by Creative Commons : Nebaj Polychrome Fragment of Old Fire God, 900-1200 AD, Maya, Guatemala, Houston Museum of Natural Science. Daderot, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Special exhibition: Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs, May 23, 2022 by Harald_Platta on Sunday, 27 February 2022
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Special exhibition: Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs.
(until May 23, 2022)
Discover 181 Priceless Egyptian Artifacts in this World Premiere Exhibition!
Transport back 3,200 years, across the sands of the Sahara Desert where you reach the heartbeat of Ancient Egypt ruled by the most celebrated builder in the country’s storied history. Experience one of the greatest collections of its kind in the world premiere exhibition, Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs!
This all-new multisensory museum experience provides guests with a window into the life and accomplishments of Ramses II, more commonly known as Ramses the Great. You will come face-to-face with 181 priceless artifacts including Egyptian treasures and one-of-a-kind relics, many representing the exceptional pharaoh himself. On this immersive journey you’ll uncover a stunningly preserved collection of artifacts, including sarcophagi, animal mummies, magnificent jewelry, spectacular royal masks, exquisite amulets, and ornate golden treasures of the tomb, showcasing the superb workmanship of Egyptian artists.

https://www.hmns.org/exhibits/special-exhibitions/ramses-the-great-and-the-gold-of-the-pharaohs
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Re: Houston Museum of Natural Science by Harald_Platta on Monday, 12 April 2021
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It is possible to visit the museum online:

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Re: Houston Museum of Natural Science by Harald_Platta on Monday, 12 April 2021
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Current Special Exhibition: Pompeii

http://www.hmns.org/exhibits/special-exhibitions/pompeii-the-exhibition/
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