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Journey to the Stars
In this all-new Space Show narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, travel 13 billion years into the past, when the first stars were born.
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Bright Wings: An Illustrated Anthology of Poems About Birds
Join Poet Laureate Billy Collins and others to celebrate Bright Wings, which features more than 100 poems with illustrations.
Wednesday, March 10
One Step Beyond
This monthly party series features the biggest names in techno, electronica, indie rock, and hip-hop. Cocktails keep the party going.
Friday, March 12
Foraging in Central Park
As spring turns to summer, environmental educator Steve “Wildman” Brill will lead three Central Park walks with a focus on foraging.
Saturday, March 13
The Great Pacific Garbage Dump
In this family-friendly program, learn about the Great Pacific Garbage Dump and the impact of plastics on marine life, and get a close look at some live animals threatened by plastic debris.
Sunday, March 14
Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate
Join Director of the Hayden Planetarium Neil deGrasse Tyson and a panel of space exploration experts for the 10th annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate.
Monday, March 15
Still Life: Adventures in Taxidermy
Melissa Milgrom, author of Still Life: Adventures in Taxidermy, offers an exclusive look at the artistry and personalities behind some famous taxidermy works.
Tuesday, March 16
Twinkling Stars: Mythic Creatures in the Sky
Classroom activities and observations in the Hayden Planetarium Space Theater reveal the stars above to young astronomers.
Thursday, March 18
Behind the Scenes in Anthropology
This tour of the Anthropology Division’s massive collection will focus on artifacts that highlight the cultures and crafts along the Silk Road.
Thursday, March 18
From the Motherlands to El Barrio: New York’s Latino Immigrant Experience
This family-friendly event focuses on Latino communities in New York City while drawing parallels between immigrant experiences throughout time.
Saturday, March 20
Howl with the Wolves
Listen to packs of tundra, timber, and arctic wolves high up on the ridge of the Kittatinny Mountains at New Jersey’s Lakota Wolf Preserve on this Members’ expedition.
Saturday, March 20
Once Upon a Fossil
Join Paleontology Collection Manager Carl Mehling for a tour that focuses on the hidden stories of reorganized and remounted specimens.
Tuesday, March 23Silk Road and Tea
Discuss various teas of the Silk Road era at this lecture and tasting.
Wednesday, March 24Wild, Wild World: Predators
In this special live-animal presentation with wildlife expert Andrew Simmons, you will be introduced to the world of the predator.
Saturday, March 27Silk Road Camp
Experience the music, food, and cultures of the ancient Silk Road in this week-long camp for 4th and 5th graders.
Monday, March 29Fossils and DNA Camp
Children in 6th and 7th grade will take an exciting journey through human evolution and learn about our relatives from early primates to the first hominids.
Monday, March 29Astrophysics Camp
In this fascinating camp, 2nd and 3rd graders explore the mysteries of the universe, learn to build and test rockets, and much more.
Monday, March 29Inferior Planets with Joe Rao
Joe Rao leads this tour of the western sky including Mercury, Venus, and the early spring constellations.
Tuesday, March 30Buddhist Art of Dunhuang
Join Roderick Whitfield of the University of London as he discusses the fascinating cave murals of Dunhuang, China.
Wednesday, March 31Life with Lucy
In this one-hour Interactive Science Theatre show, travel back in time to find Dr. Nebula. It’s up to Scooter and the audience to help him get back to the present.
Saturday, April 03Planetary Real Estate with Jason Kendall
Fly through the solar system with Jason Kendall to see how planets orbit the Sun and discuss ongoing NASA missions.
Tuesday, April 06Robots in Space II (Intermediate)
In this workshop, children can continue their exploration of robotics by designing complex robots and completing challenging missions.
Tuesday, April 06Bird Walks in Central Park
Observe the spring migration of birds in Central Park with Museum naturalists.
Tuesday, April 06Bird Walks in Central Park
Observe the spring migration of birds in Central Park with Museum naturalists.
Wednesday, April 07
SciCafe
This exciting monthly series brings together inquisitive minds for an informal evening with experts on cutting-edge science.
Wednesday, April 07Animal Drawing
Join Stephen C. Quinn for an intensive after-hours drawing course throughout the Museum’s halls.
Thursday, April 08Bird Walks in Central Park
Observe the spring migration of birds in Central Park with Museum naturalists.
Thursday, April 08Bird Walks in Central Park
Observe the spring migration of birds in Central Park with Museum naturalists.
Friday, April 09Foraging in Central Park
As spring turns to summer, environmental educator Steve “Wildman” Brill will lead three Central Park walks with a focus on foraging.
Sunday, April 11The Adventures of Robotic Jones
Parent-child teams collaborate to design and build a Lego robot that can explore ancient Mayan and Aztec ruins.
Sunday, April 11Dark Matter, Revealed
Join MIT physicist Peter Fisher for a talk about the history of dark matter and the search to find it.
Monday, April 12Silk Road Workshop
Children will learn to spin silk from cocoons and to make paper from pulp, and experience the music, food, and cultures of the ancient Silk Road.
Tuesday, April 13Wines to Complement Spicy Food
Wine, like spices, can enhance and even transform flavor. Join Julie Sahni and Ursula Masoud for an evening of spicy pairings.
Wednesday, April 14Astrofavorites: The Earth and Space Collection
On three consecutive Thursdays, enjoy three popular children’s workshops: Earthly Adventures, Solar System Adventures, and The Sun and Its Energy.
Thursday, April 15Bollywood and Anime in America
Bring the whole family to learn more about Japanese anime and Bollywood films at this weekend program.
Saturday, April 17Queens for a Day
Pack your lunch and join geologist Sidney Horenstein for a whirlwind tour that runs from the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign to the Queensboro Bridge and beyond.
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The Butterfly Conservatory
Celebrate the twelfth annual return of this re-crcom eated tropical forest environment filled with over 500 live butterflies.
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Chris Raxworthy Finds Chameleons in Madagascar
Friday, March 5
With Madagascar containing nearly two-third’s of the world’s chameleon species, Christopher Raxworthy, Assoc [...]
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President Futter Goes to Washington
Ellen V. Futter, President of the American Museum of Natural History, represented the ?informal scie [...]
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Poet Laureate Billy Collins Discusses Bright Wings
Poet Laureate Billy Collins will be a featured speaker at Art/Sci Collision: Bright Wings: An Illust [...]
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What does the future hold for Asia's elephants?
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Make the leap from two dimensions to three by making an origami box. Or waterbomb.
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Find out what's at stake as a Peruvian ice cap melts
