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Today at the Museum

Tuesday, March 5

Lectures and Talks

Dispel common myths and discover the real science and issues beyond the headlines in this groundbreaking conversation with experts from diverse fields.

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Through June 24, 2013

Special Exhibit

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

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

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

January 25, 2013 - April 19, 2013

Student Programs

Courses for NYC high school students interested in the sciences offered late February through mid-April 2013.

Registration Closed

Registration Closed

Five Tuesdays, February 5-March 5

Courses and Workshops

This five-session creative writing class at the Museum, taught by Hannah Tinti, will focus on the natural world, with each session held in a different gallery.

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March 5, 12, and 19

After Hours Programs

Calling all future astronauts! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live and work in space? Train to go on space walks, conduct experiments on a space station, and experience the thrill of space travel. 

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 30

After Hours Programs

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.

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Events Open for Registration or Application

June 6, 2013

Educator Programs

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

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

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

Break out your sleeping bags and experience the Museum as never before. 

Registration Open

Registration Open through June 28, 2013

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