Mars offerings at AMNH

The American Museum of Natural History is offering an exciting array of programs and exhibits this winter and spring to educate the public on NASA’s latest Mars missions: two rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, recently landed on the planet’s surface. The solar-powered rovers are rolling across the dusty Martian landscape, taking stunning photographs and returning scientific data to Earth. Instruments on the rovers are searching for signs of water, one of the key ingredients for life.

At the Museum, you can see the latest daily images from Mars, get up close to real Mars rocks in the newly renovated Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites, and attend workshops for families and children. New images are shown daily on the AstroBulletin in the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Hall of the Universe, in the Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites theater, and in the pre-show area of the Hayden Planetarium prior to Space Show screenings. Our new Space Show The Search for Life: Are We Alone? features a dramatic 3-D visualization of the surface of Mars, giving viewers the experience of a walk on the red planet.

For a tour of the latest images, visit the Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites theater at 11:00 a.m., Mondays through Fridays, where scientists and educators will explain what it all means. Computer monitors in the Cullman Hall of the Universe also show mission images updated daily. Educational workshops offer children and families opportunities to learn about the exploration of Mars and our solar system. For details, visit the Childrens Programs listings or call 212-769-5100.