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.
Now Open
Family and Childrens Programs
Free With Museum Admission
Discovery Room
This month at the Museum there are special programs galore from longer hours in the Discovery Room to the history and astronomy of Manhattanhenge in the Hayden Planetarium!
June 24, 2017 - June 16, 2019
Special Exhibit
Inside You
Explore the rapidly evolving science that is revolutionizing how we view human health.
October 7, 2017–May 28, 2018
Special Exhibit
The Butterfly Conservatory
Mingle with up to 500 live, free-flying tropical butterflies.
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.
Eight Wednesdays: January 10 - February 28, 2018
Members Only Programs
Members Only
Walk on the Wild Side
Heed the call of the wild and join an intrepid band of walkers for a fitness experience like no other. After a brisk morning walk through the Museum’s halls, enjoy a selection of breakfast items in the Akeley Hall of African Mammals.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, July 18
After Hours Programs
Sold Out
Deep Sea Mass Meditation with the Big Quiet
SOLD OUT - Immerse yourself in a series of live performances headlined by special guest musicians. This first collaboration between the Museum and The Big Quiet features arena seating for 700 guests, a surround-sound audio system, and underwater visual projections in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.
Friday, July 27, 2018
Members Only Programs
Sold Out
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!
Friday, August 17, 2018
Members Only Programs
Members Only
Summer Star Sail
Set sail on the Hudson River with a Museum scientist and watch the Sun set while learning the science and star lore that surround the summer sky.