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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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KWANZAA SPIRIT 2009!
Join us for Kwanzaa Spirits 2009, a celebration of the seven principles of Kwanzaa for the entire family.
Sunday, December 27
Planet Watching with Steve Beyer
Trace the location of Mars and other visible planets during the first weeks of the New Year.
Tuesday, December 29
Courses in the Sciences
Venture into vast regions of space, dive deep into the microscopic world of DNA, or track the evolution of dinosaurs.
Monday, January 04
The Known Universe: A Grand Tour with Brian Abbott
Bigger, better, and uncut: Experience 60 minutes of our recent YouTube sensation “The Known Universe” with a live guided tour in the immersive Hayden Planetarium.
Tuesday, January 05
SciCafe: Mysteries of the Congo: Exploring the World’s Deepest River
Experience the Museum after hours with a scientist on the edge of discovery as you enjoy music, drinks and stimulating conversation in a unique setting.
Wednesday, January 06
Field Trip to the Moon
Join us for a special Members-only evening performance of Field Trip to the Moon.
Thursday, January 07
One Step Beyond with Animal Collective
See and be seen under the stars as world-class DJs and live VJs spin the latest music and project dynamic visuals in this spectacular new multimedia program.
Friday, January 08
Dr. Nebula’s Super Cold Adventure
The Earth’s atmosphere may be warming, but the big freeze is happening in Dr. Nebula’s Lab.
Saturday, January 09
Peter Ward on The Medea Hypothesis
Paleontologist Peter Ward proposes a revolutionary and provocative vision of life's relationship with the Earth's biosphere—one that has frightening implications for our future, yet also offers hope
Monday, January 11
Robots in Space III (Advanced)
Take on the biggest challenge in the robot series.
Tuesday, January 12
Behind the Scenes in Mammalogy
Explore the Whale Room and peruse the carnivore collection, home to the first mammal specimen owned by the department.
Tuesday, January 12
Curry Economics: Food as a Driving Force of Economic Development
Discussion about food as a driving force behind economic expansion, industrial development, and geopolitical competition.
Thursday, January 14
Geology and Paleontology of Metro New York
Geologist Sidney Horenstein leads a winter hike through the halls of AMNH.
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Extreme Mammals
Explore the surprising and sometimes bizarre world of extinct and living mammals.
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The Butterfly Conservatory
Celebrate the twelfth annual return of this re-created tropical forest environment filled with over 500 live butterflies.
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Frogs: A Chorus of Colors
See more than 200 live frogs, representing 25 species from around the world, in re-created habitats.
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Evolution on Steroids: Bizarre Fish of the Congo Featured in New Video
Tuesday, December 22
Africa’s Lower Congo River is home not only to the world’s most extreme rapids but also to an extremely dive [...]
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The Known Universe Scientifically Rendered For All to See
After hovering over Mount Everest and the gorges that plunge to the Ganges, you are pulled through t [...]
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New, Rare Fossil Forces Scientists to Rethink Early Dinosaur Evolution
A new bipedal carnivore is clearing up questions about the early evolution of theropods, the group o [...]
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Imaginary creatures that enchant and terrify - where did their stories begin?
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Watch physicists race to study gamma-ray bursts before the glow fades.
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How could making waves save lives?
