After-hours lectures and programs for the Museum's Hayden Planetarium Theater

A family-friendly series of day-long programs about from contemporary cultures from around the world. 

Courses for NYC high school students interested in the sciences.

Observe the vibrant migration of birds in Central Park and other nature walks hosted by the Museum.

Two week-long courses for high school students introducing the research and High School programming at the Museum.

Interact with Museum visitors as a high-school intern in the exhibition halls.

In-depth scientific research training for high school students.

Grades 8-12: Middle and high school laboratory experiences in comparative genomics, evolution, and the brain.

During January, 2013 Regents Week, AMNH Youth Initiatives is offering four new day-long programs. Each is designed using a different digital tool to explore a different museum hall. We invite you to help us test them out.

A series of free, hands-on events for school groups of all ages on a variety of topics.

NYC high school students are invited to explore their future!

A youth-led organization that uses technology to inspire, connect and educate people worldwide about environmental issues.

The Young Naturalist Awards is a research-based science competition for students in grades 7-12 to promote participation and communication in science.

Ponting is one of the best photographers to have documented Antarctica. He was also a fine travel writer. Read an excerpt from his account of traveling with Robert Falcon Scott on his last expedition.

In November 1911, Robert Falcon Scott set out for the South Pole, hoping to be first. After the disappointment of coming in second, Scott tried to return to his ship. Read excerpts from his diary.

Just one day away from Antarctica, Shackleton's ship was crushed and destroyed. Yet his ingenuity and bravery helped save the crew. Read about his 800-mile voyage in a lifeboat to go find help.

Along with being one of the first two men to scale Everest, Hillary also was a noted Antarctic explorer. Experience a trek across a band of crevasses near the South Pole with his firsthand account.

As a child, Amundsen dreamed of exploring the North Pole. Yet it is his discovery of the South Pole for which he is best known. Read Amundsen's exciting account of his groundbreaking expedition.