Today at the Museum
Through June 24, 2013
Special Exhibit
Picturing Science
This exhibition features more than 20 sets of large-format images that showcase the wide range of research being conducted at the Museum as well as how various optical tools are used in scientific studies.
Through September 1, 2013
Space Show
Journey to the Stars Space Show
Travel 13 billion years into the past, when the first stars were born, in this Space Show narrated by Whoopi Goldberg.
November 9, 2011 - August 12, 2012
Special Exhibit
Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration
Find out about robotic missions to explore our universe and what it will take to build a lunar elevator, deflect deadly asteroids, travel to Mars, and more.
March 1, 2012 - January 6, 2013
Special Exhibit
Creatures of Light
Creatures of Light introduces visitors to the astonishing variety of bioluminescent organisms on Earth.
July 1, 2012 - January 4, 2013
IMAX
Flying Monsters IMAX
Follow Sir David Attenborough as he sets out to uncover the truth about the enigmatic pterosaurs—a group of reptiles that ruled the skies about 220 million years ago and, after insects, were the first animals to fly. Attenborough works with scientists and engineers to try and understand how and why pterosaurs flew, traveling to Big Bend National Park in Texas, Lyme Regis in the United Kingdom, and China’s remote Liaoning Province to get answers. The audience will be immersed in the awe-inspiring world of the pterosaur and experience the enormous challenges these creatures faced to survive, let alone flourish, in prehistoric skies.
Flying Monsters is a National Geographic film.
July 24, 2012 - September 17, 2012
Seminars on Science - Fall Session I 2012 Course Offering Registration
Available online graduate courses for educators for this Fall Session I 2012 offering of Seminars on Science
Registration Closed
Registration Closed
July 24, 2012 - October 22, 2012
Courses and Workshops
Seminars on Science - Fall Session II 2012 Course Offering Registration
Available online graduate courses for educators for this Fall Session II 2012 offering of Seminars on Science
Registration Closed
Registration Closed
Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 30
After Hours Programs
World Science Festival: How Whales Are Unlocking Arctic Secrets
Join a riveting discussion with explorers and scientists who are using daring new tactics to “recruit” these animals, featuring spectacular photographs, rare footage, and musical performances inspired by whale song.
Saturday, June 1
Family and Childrens Programs
Family Bird Walk
Families, join a Museum naturalist for a bird walk in Central Park. Young explorers and their parents will learn how to find and identify the many bird species and habitats found in our own “backyard.”
Tuesday, June 4
Members Only Programs
Behind the Scenes in Paleontology
Take part in this Members-only opportunity to visit the Museum’s Division of Paleontology with Senior Scientific Assistant Carl Mehling and Scientific Assistant Alana Gishlick.
Sold Out
Members Only
Events Open for Registration or Application
Saturday, June 22
Family and Childrens Programs
Night At The Museum Sleepovers
Break out your sleeping bags and experience the Museum as never before.
Registration Open
Registration Open through June 22, 2013
Friday, June 28
Family and Childrens Programs
Night At The Museum Sleepovers
Break out your sleeping bags and experience the Museum as never before.
Registration Open
Registration Open through June 28, 2013
July 1, 2013
Courses and Workshops
Seminars on Science - Summer Session II 2013 Course Offering Registration
Available online graduate courses for educators for this Summer Session II 2013 offering of Seminars on Science
Registration Open
Registration Open through June 17, 2013
Saturday, August 24
Members Only Programs
Journey to a Lost World - August
Pack your collecting bag, old sneakers, and lunch, and travel back in time for an expedition to Big Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey with Museum paleoentomologist Paul Nascimbene or Senior Scientific Assistant (Paleontology) Carl Mehling.
Registration Open
Registration Open through August 24, 2013
Members Only
Saturday, July 27
Members Only Programs
Journey to a Lost World - July
Pack your collecting bag, old sneakers, and lunch, and travel back in time for an expedition to Big Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey with Museum paleoentomologist Paul Nascimbene or Senior Scientific Assistant (Paleontology) Carl Mehling.
Registration Open
Registration Open through July 27, 2013
Members Only