Movies Behind the Museum Hoppers Outdoor Family Movie Night
An evening featuring museum exploration followed by an outdoor screening of the film Hoppers.
Movies Behind the Museum: Hoppers at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum in Austin offers a relaxed family movie night with a little extra discovery built in. Guests get after-hours access to the museum before the outdoor screening, turning a simple Saturday movie outing into a fuller evening on the UT campus. The format is especially appealing for families who like a mix of learning and low-key fun. Children can explore the museum first, then settle onto the lawn or patio for the film after sunset. For anyone searching for family events in Austin, outdoor movie nights or museum programs with broad age appeal, this one checks a lot of boxes without feeling rushed. Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: Texas Science & Natural History Museum, 2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78712 Tickets: Tickets include museum admission plus the movie. Adults $10; ages 5–17, seniors 65+, and UT staff/students with ID $6; children 4 and under free. Members receive free admission after signing in with their membership email. Reserve tickets in advance; space is limited. Closed captioning is provided. Movie Time: Film begins at 7:30 pm What to Bring: Blankets for the lawn or camp chairs for the patio Food & Drink: Snacks are welcome; no glass containers Arriving when doors open gives families time to explore the museum and claim a good viewing spot before the movie starts. For more community happenings, readers can check My Neighborhood News.
