Celebrate Halloween alongside actual mummies and ancient skeletons! The Houston Museum of Natural Science invites you to a spooky edition of Mixers & Elixirs: Spirits & Skeletons. Get ready for a magical night featuring live bands, DJ sets, bewitching cocktails, spellbinding gem exhibits, food tents, and more.
HMNS is set to open its halls after dark for a massive 21-and-up Halloween party on Saturday, October 31 Costumes are highly encouraged as you explore the museum exhibits, grab a cocktail, and hit the dance floor with live DJs – DJ G and DJ SkaDean – and the band In10city.
Beyond the exhibits, the Burke Baker Planetarium transforms into a Thriller Karaoke Lounge, while the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre screens Sinners (2025).
VIP tickets include early entry, access to three exclusive lounges, complimentary drinks, and a food voucher for the Sundial tents. VIP tickets also include a pretty sweet souvenir cup. Note that strict security rules apply to costume props, so leave any realistic replica weapons at home.
HMNS’ Spirits & Skeletons takes place on Halloween night, Saturday, October 31, from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. (from 8 p.m. for VIP ticket holders) at 5555 Hermann Park Dr. General admission tickets are priced at $70 for non-members. VIP tickets are priced at $130 for members and non-members.
Ticket note: Leave the paper printouts and screenshots at home. Entry requires the original email or digital ticket displayed directly on your phone. Tickets arrive in your inbox by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the event, but if yours gets lost in the ether, the box office opens at 8:00 p.m. to help sort it out.
Keep your group together and plan accordingly—all tickets are single-use and non-transferable, and the venue strictly prohibits re-entry once you are scanned through the doors.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Spirits & Skeletons is strictly 21+.
