What's On at the Museum
Daily Drop-In Programs
Did you know the Museum has three Learning Labs with drop-in experiences? Admission is included with any admission to the Museum.
Upcoming Ticketed Events
October 2026
Member Evening Hours
Off-hours access for Members and their guests.
Monday, October 26, 2026
6–8 pm
Archives After Dark: Tales of Taxidermy
Explore the science and art of taxidermy, and discover how skilled artists brought the natural world to life at the Museum.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | Sold Out
6:30–8:30 pm
Halloween Celebration
Come in costume and spend the day under the Blue Whale with live music, crafts, candy, Museum collections, and more!
Saturday, October 31, 2026
11 am–4 pm
Pre-Race Pasta Party
Gear up for the New York City Marathon with an all-you-can-eat pasta dinner, then explore the Museum after hours!
Saturday, October 31, 2026
5:30–8:30 pm
November 2026
SciCafe: Ticked Off
Tick biologist Ashley Kennedy explains how ticks find hosts, why they’re spreading, and how to stay safe outdoors.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
7 pm
Member Storytime
This family program for Members, led by expert educators, brings the Museum's collections to life for young learners.
Sunday, November 8, 2026
9:15–10 am
Member Morning Hours
Early hours access for Members and their guests.
Sunday, November 8, 2026
9–10 am
Educators' Evening: In Our Nature
Join us for an in-person special evening for educators.
November 13, 2026
4–7 pm
OrigamiUSA: November Special Folding Fun Session
OrigamiUSA offers morning and afternoon origami-making sessions at the Museum.
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Frontiers Lecture: Clouds Across the Universe
Explore the science of clouds, from Earth’s familiar skies to the extraordinary atmospheres of distant planets.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
7 pm