Today at the Museum
Through November 25, 2018
Special Exhibit
Opulent Oceans
Opulent Oceans: Extraordinary Scientific Illustrations from the Museum’s Library exhibition includes 46 exquisite reproductions from 33 rare and beautifully illustrated scientific works.
Now Open
Special Exhibit
Free With Museum Admission
The Titanosaur
A new must-see exhibit in the world-famous Fossil Halls.
June 24, 2017 - June 16, 2019
Special Exhibit
Inside You
Explore the rapidly evolving science that is revolutionizing how we view human health.
Through January 6, 2019
Special Exhibit
Our Senses: An Immersive Experience
Explore 11 funhouse-like spaces in this highly experiential exhibition that dares you to trust your senses.
March 12, 2018–January 6, 2019
Special Exhibit
Unseen Oceans
Embark on a journey that takes you from the oceans’ sunlit surface to inky depths to discover the latest ocean science and meet the researchers and technologies powering exploration today.
Six Wednesdays, May 23- June 27, 2018
Courses and Workshops
Sold Out
Reconstructing Human Evolution: From Fossils to Faces
SOLD OUT - Discover how scientists and artists use fossil evidence to infer the anatomy of extinct human relatives and build your own hominin craniofacial reconstruction.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
After Hours Programs
Sold Out
Astronomy Live: Summer Skies
SOLD OUT - Joe Rao and Ted Williams highlight the spectacular sights of the summer sky.
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Members Only Programs
Members Only
Hall Tour: Predator and Prey
Join an expert guide in The Bernard Family Hall of North American Mammals, and The Felix M. Warburg Hall of New York State Environment to examine some of the Museum’s iconic dioramas. Learn more about conflict and competition in the natural world to gain a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between predators and their prey.
Friday, July 27, 2018
Members Only Programs
Members Only
Sail on the Clearwater
Enjoy a Members-only sunset sail aboard the Clearwater, a wooden sloop modeled after 18th-century Dutch cargo ships. The crew will lead Members through activities like sailing and net-fishing and discuss topics including the history of the sloop and the ecology of the Hudson River.
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Members Only Programs
Members Only
Fun with Fossils
Pack your collecting bag, old sneakers, and lunch, and travel back in time with Museum fossil expert Paul Nascimbene for an expedition to Big Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Uncover the hidden secrets of the Late Cretaceous, learn how Museum scientists identify and excavate fossils, and start your very own collection!