Special Exhibit
The Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter
Through May 27, 2013
Today at the Museum
Thursday, January 24
Special Events
Coral: Rekindling Venus
Back by popular demand, Australian artist Lynette Wallworth’s immersive dome installation Coral: Rekindling Venus is returning to the Museum for a limited engagement, co-presented by the Sundance Film Festival. Corals come to life in Wallworth’s beautiful exploration of coral reef ecosystems and their struggles to handle environmental stresses including rising ocean temperatures.
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.
Through September 29, 2013
Special Exhibit
Winged Tapestries: Moths at Large
Witness the arresting beauty and surprising diversity of moths in a presentation of more than 30 large-format prints by Canadian photographer Jim des Rivières.
Free With Museum Admission
Jan. 3rd - Feb. 12, 2013
Alien Planets: Planetology meets Exoplanetology - Exploratory Course
In Alien Planets, you will create a realistic exoplanet while learning about planets in our solar system and exploring new discoveries about other planetary systems.
Registration Closed
Registration Closed
Jan. 3 - Feb. 12, 2013
Race and Medicine, Nature and Nurture - Exploratory Course
Students in this course will discuss the genetics of human diversity and how the illnesses affecting certain populations are a combination of nature (genetics, geography) and nurture (environment).
Registration Closed
Registration Closed
Upcoming Events
Two sessions on Tuesday, May 21
Members Only Programs
Members' Field Trip to the Moon
Take a virtual trip to the Moon from the Hayden Planetarium.
Members Only
May 27, 2013
Courses and Workshops
Seminars on Science - Summer Session I 2013 Course Offering Registration
Available online graduate courses for educators for this Summer Session I 2013 offering of Seminars on Science
Registration Closed
Registration Closed
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.
Events Open for Registration or Application
June 6, 2013
Educator Programs
NYC Chancellor’s Day: Connecting Museum Resources to the Science Curriculum
This professional day is geared for K-12 teachers who want to strengthen their ability to use Museum resources to teach science. Participants will have the opportunity to choose from a range of breakout sessions that will utilize the Museum’s digital, print, and exhibition resources to connect with the science curriculum in ways that are engaging for students.
Registration Open
Registration Open through May 21, 2013
Saturday, June 8; Saturday, July 27; Saturday, August 24
Members Only Programs
Journey to a Lost World
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 June 7, 2013
Members Only
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