Calendar
September 2024
The Wayfinders Film Series: Indigenous Wisdom Leading in the Climate Crisis
Explore a collection of short documentaries of Indigenous communities, showcasing their leadership in sustaining our planet.
Monday, September 23, 2024
7 pm
In Conversation with Sean Decatur: Healthier Futures in a Changing Climate
Join us this Climate Week for a conversation about natural ecosystems and the rising challenge of climate change on health.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
7 pm
October 2024
Alma’s Way: Alma Visits the Museum
View a special screening of PBS KIDS animated series Alma’s Way to see Alma Rivera visit the American Museum of Natural History.
Saturday, October 5, 2024
11 am–4 pm
Frontiers Lecture: Parker Solar Probe’s Closest Approach
Learn about the recent pathways of the Parker Solar Probe and celebrate the next milestone on its voyage.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
7 pm
SciCafe: Wild in the City
Learn about "rewilding" - an architectural attempt to reconnect urban populations to nature.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
7 pm
Member Evening Hours
Off-hours access for Members and their guests.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
6-8 pm
Educators' Evening: Towards An Aesthetic Pedagogy: Hip-Hop, Jewelry, and the Radical Imagination
This special evening for educators will introduce teachers to our special exhibition, Ice Cold.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
4-7 pm
Family Party
A beloved Museum tradition featuring hands-on learning experiences, behind-the-scenes access, live music, and more.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
5-7:30 pm
November 2024
SciCafe: The Reclamation of the Indigenous Woolly Dog
Hear from two speakers on the critical role of indigenous knowledge in science, history, and storytelling.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
7 pm
Astronomy Live: 330 Hours in Space
Commander John Herrington on his historic space mission as the first enrolled citizen of a Native American nation in space.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
7 pm