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 | Sold Out
7 pm
Member Morning Hours
Early hours access for Members and their guests.
Sunday, November 8, 2026
9–10 am
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
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
December 2026
Museum Gala
Attend a star-studded benefit in the Museum's legendary halls, with fine dining, an auction, and a musical performance.
Thursday, December 3, 2026
7-10 pm
OrigamiUSA: December Special Folding Fun Session
OrigamiUSA offers morning and afternoon origami-making sessions at the Museum.
Sunday, December 13, 2026
January 2027
OrigamiUSA: January Special Folding Fun Session
OrigamiUSA offers morning and afternoon origami-making sessions at the Museum.
Sunday, January 17, 2027
A Night at the Museum: The Overnight Experience January 22
Sold out for Member pre-sale. Check back at 10:30 am on 10/28 for general onsale.
Friday, January 22, 2027 | Sold Out
6 pm
February 2027
A Night at the Museum: The Overnight Experience February 6
Discover the Museum after dark before drifting off to sleep underneath the Blue Whale or surrounded by other beloved Museum exhibits.
Saturday, February 6, 2027
6 pm
A Night at the Museum: The Overnight Experience February 26
Discover the Museum after dark before drifting off to sleep underneath the Blue Whale or surrounded by other beloved Museum exhibits.
Friday, February 26, 2027
6 pm