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Friday, August 30, 2024

Upcoming at the American Museum of Natural History

 



See our full slate of Climate Week NYC programs + other family-friendly offerings!


 

Museum Calendar | This Month at the Museum

 

A large group of visitors exploring the climate wall at the Museum which displays information about changes in global temperature.

 

Upcoming at the Museum

Next month, the Museum will host several events highlighting the impact of climate change on the natural world—including two programs in collaboration with Canopy, Wellcome’s citizen art and science festival, bringing health to the heart of Climate Week NYC. Check out our full slate of offerings, below.

 

Plus, Museum Members are invited to explore their favorite exhibitions after hours. Not already a Member? Join today!

 

 

Person takes a picture with their cellphone of a person holding a large photoprint as a photo is being expelled from a printer with the size of phototruck.

Photobooth Truck—Portraits on Climate and Health: Dreams We Carry

Monday, September 9–Wednesday, September 11

Have your portrait taken, and share reflections on climate change and your dreams for a healthier future at a photobooth truck in Theodore Roosevelt Park. Select images will be featured in an upcoming exhibition and in an online gallery.

 

 

 

 

Rotunda entrance of the Museum with sunlight pouring through from the left, highlighting casts of a Barosaurus rearing up to protect its young from an attacking Allosaurus.

Member Evening Hours

Tuesday, September 10, 6 pm

Explore the Museum after hours! Experience your favorite exhibitions without the crowds during monthly evening hours just for Members.

 

 

 

 

NASA's origin spacecraft, its nosecone pointing skyward, seen against a deep blue night sky with a vivid full moon.

Astronomy Live

Tuesday, September 17, 7 pm

Join us in the Hayden Planetarium for a look into the cutting-edge advancements and possibilities that await us in the near future of space exploration.

 

Tickets are $20 for general admission, and $15 for Members. 

 

 

 

 

In this still from the film Indai Apai Darah, by Kyann Tegar, a woman looks up at the lush green canopy of a forest in Borneo.

The Wayfinders Film Series: Indigenous Wisdom Leading in the Climate Crisis

Monday, September 23, 7 pm

Watch a powerful collection of short documentaries that highlight Indigenous leadership in sustaining our planet during a time of global climate change. After the screening, join filmmakers and key players in a moderated talkback.

 

 

 

 

A pair of gloved hands holding up a small globe that represents the earth and has a few green leaves sprouting up from the top.

In Conversation with Sean Decatur: Healthier Futures in a Changing Climate

Wednesday, September 25, 7 pm

Join Museum President Sean Decatur for a thought-provoking panel discussion on how cultural strategies and policy change can transform challenges into opportunities for a healthier and more equitable world.

 

 

 

 

Family Party banner with colorful, animated drawings of animals, planets, stars, and more with a yellow background.

The Family Party

Tuesday, October 22, 5 pm

NYC’s favorite family event returns October 22! Join us for a thrilling evening featuring entertaining educational activities for children of all ages. Meet Museum curators and scientists, and learn more about some of the most exciting specimens in our collections.

 

 

 

Become a Member today and make any day extraordinary. Enjoy free admission, exclusive access to new exhibitions and galleries, and more.

 


American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024-5102
Phone: 212-769-5100