Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth and Space

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The Rose Center for Earth and Space encompasses the spectacular Hayden Sphere and exhibitions that explore the vast range of sizes in the cosmos, the 13-billion-year history of the universe, the nature of galaxies, stars, and planets, and the dynamic features of planet Earth.

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Permanent Hall Hayden Planetarium Watch stunning visualizations of the cosmic atlas, reaching from the Sun to the edges of the observable universe. Permanent Hall Harriet and Robert Heilbrunn Cosmic Pathway This 360-foot-long path in the Rose Center for Earth and Space lays out the 13-billion-year history of the universe. Permanent Hall Scales of the Universe This 400-foot walkway illustrates the vast range of sizes in the universe, from subatomic particles to planets and stars. Permanent Hall Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Hall of the Universe This airy hall explores the formation, evolution, and properties of stars, planets, galaxies, and the universe. Permanent Hall David S. and Ruth L. Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth An outstanding collection of geological specimens from around the world shows how our planet works. Permanent Hall Hayden Big Bang Theater The Big Bang presentation, a dynamic flight through the virtual universe, is narrated by Liam Neeson.