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Program Highlights

Romance Under the Stars (SOLD OUT)Romance Under the Stars (SOLD OUT) - What could be more romantic than champagne under the magical, star-filled sky? Sunday, February 14.

Silk Road CampSilk Road Camp - Learn to spin silk from cocoons, make paper from pulp, and dye fabrics with indigo as you experience the music, food, and cultures of the ancient Silk Road. Monday, February 15.

Fossils and DNA CampFossils and DNA Camp - Explore the Spitzer Hall of Human Origins while learning about DNA and how to use fossil evidence. Monday, February 15.

Astrophysics CampAstrophysics Camp - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live, work, and travel in space? Can life exist on other planets? Monday, February 15.

Wines With Ancient Lineage Wines With Ancient Lineage - Is there a modern wine that can trace its lineage back to ancient Turfan, a desert oasis along the Silk Road? Wednesday, February 17.

Behind the Scenes in EntomologyBehind the Scenes in Entomology - Visit the Department of Entomology to see some of the Museum’s world-class insect collections. Thursday, February 18.

Awake at NightAwake at Night - Get an up-close look at some fascinating nocturnal animals with Rob Mies of the Organization for Bat Conservation. Saturday, February 20.

The Message Behind the MusicThe Message Behind the Music - This program will explore the transformative power of song and the shifting cultural influences that drive musical styles. Sunday, February 21.

Lunchtime Winter Bird WalksLunchtime Winter Bird Walks - Catch a peek at owls, songbirds, and woodpeckers in the woods, seed-eating birds in the fields. Tuesday, February 23.

Family Fun-damentals IIFamily Fun-damentals II - Using basic shapes like rectangles and circles, youngsters will gain a basic understanding of the constellations and learn to track them as they move across the night sky. Tuesday, February 23.

The Looting of the Iraq Museum: An Evening with Dr. Donny George YoukhannaThe Looting of the Iraq Museum: An Evening with Dr. Donny George Youkhanna - In this special presentation, Donny George Youkhanna will share his unique perspectives on the current archeological and museum conditions in Iraq. Wednesday, February 24.

The Museum, Theodore Roosevelt, and National ParksThe Museum, Theodore Roosevelt, and National Parks - The Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Halls will serve as the setting for a fascinating tour that explains how the national parks were established. Thursday, February 25.

Montauk Birding TripMontauk Birding Trip - Join ornithologist Paul Sweet on this two-day birding and wildlife expedition to Montauk Point Saturday, February 27.

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