Texas Memorial Museum, Austin

Texas Memorial Museum, Austin

The Texas Memorial Museum, situated on the University of Texas campus in Austin, is a destination for enthusiasts of natural science and history. This expansive museum boasts over 5 million specimens, a testament to the extensive research conducted at the Texas National Science Centre. It's a place where a day can be effortlessly spent exploring its four floors, each uniquely themed to showcase a different aspect of natural history and science.

As you enter the museum, start your journey on the first floor in the Hall of Geology and Palaeontology. This area is a haven for dinosaur enthusiasts, featuring fossils of over 500 dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, all collected from the Austin area. Highlights include a touchable dinosaur femur bone and the impressive Onion Creek mosasaur, a 9-metre aquatic reptile from the Cretaceous period.

The adventure continues on the second floor, where you'll be greeted by the awe-inspiring Texas pterosaur, the largest flying creature ever discovered, suspended from the ceiling. This floor also showcases rotating exhibits of the museum's most prized dinosaur specimens, ensuring a fresh experience for repeat visitors. Additionally, you'll find a collection of gems and minerals from the local area.

On the third floor, the focus shifts to the Hall of Texas Wildlife, displaying a variety of taxidermied native Texan wildlife. It also includes a section dedicated to Texan fish, enhanced with multimedia displays, underwater photographs, and actual specimens, emphasizing the diversity and importance of these aquatic creatures.

The journey culminates on the fourth floor, where recent scientific contributions to biological evolution are highlighted. Here, seven sections provide educational insights into topics like the evolution of HIV.

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Sight Name: Texas Memorial Museum
Sight Location: Austin, USA (See walking tours in Austin)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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