Pre-Race Pasta Party

Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:30–8:30 pm

The glass cube-shaped building that houses the Museum's Hayden planetarium, glows from the lights within at night.
Alvaro Keding/© AMNH

Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:30–8:30 pm

Gear up for the TCS New York City Marathon at the American Museum of Natural History!

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat pasta dinner in the Museum’s Food Court, featuring a variety of dishes to help you carb-load while connecting with fellow runners.  Before or after dinner, draw pre-race inspiration from select Museum halls and exhibitions. 

Activities

  • Explore the Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals and see Shalane Flanagan’s historic 2017 TCS New York City Marathon Gold Medal, featured in the exhibition For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence.  
  • See the Hayden Planetarium Space Show, Encounters in the Milky Way, narrated by Pedro Pascal. 
  • Check out live critters in the Solomon Family Insectarium, wander through the Cullman Hall of the Universe, and more!  

Menu

The options below will be available along with garlic and focaccia bread, salad, and water. 

  • spaghetti marinara (vegan)
  • gluten-free tomato basil with fresh mozzarella (vegetarian)
  • baked ziti (vegetarian)
  • penne a la vodka
  • pesto alfredo orecchiette with grilled chicken