Explore the Spitzer Hall of Human Origins, learn about DNA, examine casts of hominid fossils—and have fun doing it! 

Why do some scientists call birds “living dinosaurs”? How much did the biggest dinosaurs have to eat to survive? How did mother dinosaurs raise their babies?

Chow, grub, and everything in between—what’s on your plate? Investigate food in all its complexity.

In the Dome of the Hayden Planetarium, explore planets inside and outside our solar system, nearby stars, and the myriad galaxies that populate the universe, using visualizations based on the comprehensive Digital Universe Atlas, the most complete and accurate 3D map of the universe. 

This walking tour with geologist Sidney Horenstein takes us over the George Washington Bridge, and into the famous Palisades
of Fort Lee Park.

Bring the family and embark on a three-hour sunset sail aboard the historic Clearwater, a 106-foot wooden sailing sloop modeled after the Dutch cargo vessels that traveled the Hudson River in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Plunge into the fascinating world of whales! Did you know that whales are mammals that evolved from a land-dwelling animal?

Join us for a special Members-only sleepover that concludes with a family-friendly presentation in the Hayden Planetarium and a campout under the blue whale.

Explore the fascinating world of frogs! 

Plunge into the fascinating world of whales! Did you know that whales are mammals that evolved from a land-dwelling animal?

Explore the Spitzer Hall of Human Origins, learn about DNA, examine casts of hominid fossils—and have fun doing it! 

Explore the fascinating world of frogs! 

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. 

Did you know that there is an easy way to find planets as they "wander" the sky? In this talk, you'll also learn why ancient sky observers thought the planets were gods and created mythological tales about them. Finally, while listening to a recording of Gustav Holst’s (1874-1934) “The Planets,” learn how the composer created this work.

Available online graduate courses for educators for the Fall Session I 2013 offering of Seminars on Science.