Upcoming Events at the American Natural History Museum

 

November at the Museum  This November, join us in the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Hall of the Universe or under the dome in the Hayden Planetarium for two exciting events. The month kicks off with cocktails and conversation at SciCafe: Investigating Iceberg Alley. Then, we join an expert on Venusian geology to learn about the future of exploration on Venus in Frontiers Lecture: Venus—Why We're Going Back. Finally, this year's Origami Holiday Tree returns, signaling the start of the holiday season.    Calendar     SciCafe: Investigating Iceberg Alley Wednesday, November 2, 7 pm  In this SciCafe, paleoceanographer Michelle Guitard shares her research on “Iceberg Alley,” the stretch of ocean between South America and Antarctica that lies in the path of Antarctic iceberg outflow, and explores how this region can help us understand the past, present, and future of Antarctica as climate changes.   Learn More     Frontiers Lecture: Venus—Why We're Going Back Tuesday, November 22, 7 pm Join an expert on Venusian geology, Martha Gilmore, Ph.D., to explore what NASA hopes to learn in two upcoming missions to our near-Earth neighbor.   Learn More     Origami Holiday Tree  Opens Monday, November 21 The delightfully decorated Origami Holiday Tree returns! The theme of this year's 13-foot tree is Beautiful Bugs, featuring specially created models inspired by the upcoming Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium opening in February 2023 as part of the Museum's new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.    Learn More     There's More to Explore at the Museum! See what's on view.     SPECIAL EXHIBITION  Sharks Now Open   SPECIAL EXHIBITION Extinct and Endangered Now Open   SPACE SHOW Worlds Beyond Earth Ongoing        American Museum of Natural History 200 Central Park West New York, NY 10024-5102 Phone: 212-769-5100