The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land has gone to the dogs to highlight man’s best friend and their impact on our lives and in nature. To celebrate the special exhibition The Nature of Dogs, now open at HMNS at Sugar Land, the Museum is hosting a special event on January 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. called “Dog Daze.” The event includes fun for the whole family, both two and four-legged.
“Dog Daze” attendees can peruse the photo exhibit, while learning more about the impact of dogs in our world or enjoy the special reading area, featuring children’s books about dogs, with the kiddos in your life. Think you have the prettiest pup in town? Grab your costumed canine and enter the Pretty Pooch Pageant and compete for bragging rights at the dog park. Our photographer will be on hand to take your pup’s photo which you can proudly display on the Museum’s The Nature of Dogs community board for everyone to see. Canine-friendly vendors will be on hand to provide information, resources, and rewards (in the form of some tasty treats) while highlighting many of the great things you and your family can do with your dog in our fine city. No matter what, everyone is sure to have a barking good time!
The Nature of Dogs features the photographic artwork of Mary Ludington, who seeks to capture the true nature of these loving animals – their beauty, character and spirit – through photographs. Ludington’s photos capture the particular personalities of sixty different breeds, from the handsome and feisty Irish Terrier, to the exuberant and hardy Labrador Retriever. Her subjects roam outdoors while she quietly observes, letting the dogs dictate her shots. The striking collection of photographs that results from this natural approach offer us a glimpse of the dogs in their element—whether caught midstride or in an hour of well-earned relaxation.
The Nature of Dogs is on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land from Dec. 16, 2011 through Feb. 19, 2012. Tickets to “Dog Daze” are $15; $10 for members. Admission for your dog is free. To purchase tickets or learn more about The Nature of Dogs exhibit, visit www.hmns.org or call (713) 639-4629.
About Mary Ludington:
Mary Ludington specializes in fine art animal photography through commissioned portraiture and personal work. She has received numerous awards; her photographs are exhibited nationally and are collected throughout the world. She participates in dog conformation, field trial and earth dog sports and devotes time to dog and horse rescue efforts. To learn more, visit www.maryludington.com.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science—one of the nation’s most-heavily attended museums—is a centerpiece of the Houston Museum District. With four floors of permanent exhibit halls, including the Wortham IMAX® 3D Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center, Burke Baker Planetarium and George Observatory and as host to world-class and ever-changing touring exhibitions, the Houston Museum has something to delight every age group. With such diverse and extraordinary offerings, a trip to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, located at 5555 Hermann Park Drive in the heart of the Museum District, is always an adventure.
