Today at the Museum
Through December 31, 2012
Journey to the Stars
In this all-new Space Show narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, travel 13 billion years into the past, when the first stars were born. Visit the heart of our fiery Sun, and glimpse its eventual demise some five billion years in the future. MORE
Through June 24, 2012
Picturing Science: Museum Scientists and Imaging Technologies
This exhibition features more than 20 sets of large-format images that showcase the wide range of research being conducted at the Museum as well as how various optical tools are used in scientific studies MORE
Through May 28, 2012
The Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter
The butterflies are back! Celebrate the eleventh annual return of this re-created tropical forest environment filled with over 500 live butterflies. MORE
Through August 12, 2012
Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration
Find out about robotic missions to explore our universe and what it will take to build a lunar elevator, deflect deadly asteroids, travel to Mars, and more. MORE
Through June 30, 2012
IMAXBorn to Be Wild
See an IMAX film about orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them. MORE
Through January 6, 2013
Creatures of Light: Nature's Bioluminescence
Creatures of Light introduces visitors to the astonishing variety of bioluminescent organisms on Earth. MOREUpcoming
May 24, 2012
Museum ToursDiscovery Night
Take part in self-guided tours and enjoy special exhibitions during this evening especially for Members. MORE
May 26, 2012 - May 27, 2012
Mystery at the Museum: An Accomplice Adventure
Experience the Museum in a whole new way in this part-game, part-theater adventure. MORE
May 29, 2012
Astronomy LiveAround the World in 60 Minutes
Join Joe Rao and astrophysics educator Christina Pease to view the sky as it appears in different parts of the world. MORE
May 31, 2012
Reefs As Never Seen Before: A Premiere
The World Science Festival comes to the Museum for a special evening featuring the premiere of Coral: Rekindling Venus, cocktails, and a viewing of Creatures of Light. MORE
May 31, 2012
Geology and History of Fort Tryon Park and the Cloisters
Geologist Sidney Horenstein leads this slide-illustrated lecture describing the topographic and geologic features of Ft. Tryon Park and Cloisters. MORE
June 2, 2012
Members-Only ExcursionsFort Tryon Park and the Cloisters Walking Tour
Take in the vistas of Ft. Tryon Park with the help of geologist Sidney Horenstein. MORE
June 2, 2012
Members-Only ExcursionsBirding in the Catskills
Explore birding hotspots in the Catskills with ornithologist Paul Sweet. MORE
June 5, 2012
Transit of Venus
Join us for a live simulcast of the transit of Venus from the Mauna Kea Observatory in Hawaii. MORE
June 6, 2012
SciCafeForgetting Fear
Join neuroscientist Daniela Schiller to learn about the possibility of changing fear memories. MORE
June 9, 2012
Monthly Family SeriesStarball: Family Planetarium Program
See the stars in a new, more personal way in this interactive program in the Hayden Planetarium dome. MORE
