Today at the Museum
Now Open
Special Exhibit
The Secret World Inside You
The Secret World Inside You will explore the rapidly evolving science that is revealing complexities of the human microbiome and redefining our notions of human health.
Now Open
Space Show
Dark Universe Space Show
Dark Universe celebrates the pivotal discoveries that have led us to greater knowledge of the structure and history of the universe and our place in it—and to new frontiers for exploration.
Now Open
Special Exhibit
Free With Museum Admission
The Titanosaur
A new must-see exhibit in the world-famous Fossil Halls.
Now Open
Special Exhibit
National Parks Adventure
MacGillivray Freeman Film’s National Parks Adventure takes audiences on the ultimate off-trail adventure into the awe-inspiring great outdoors and untamed wilderness of America’s national parks.
Opening Saturday, May 28, 2016
Special Exhibit
Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World
Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World will immerse visitors in the world of crocs, with engaging interactives, models, artifacts, and living specimens, including an African dwarf crocodile, Siamese crocodile, and American alligator hatchlings.
June 2016
Special Events
Celebrate National Parks!
From concerts and hands-on activities to a film screening and conversations with experts, discover the wonder of the natural parks from the heart of the city!
Upcoming Events
Saturday, June 18
Members Only Programs
Members Only
Member-Only Highlight Tour
Join a guide for an insider’s introduction to all that the Museum has to offer.
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Social and Philanthropic Events
Junior Council Jazz on the Terrace
The Junior Council co-chairs and steering committee invite you to a night of Speed Science. In a fast-paced, speed dating-like setting, get to know the brilliant minds at work behind the scenes at the Museum.
Thursday, June 23
Celebrate National Parks! National Parks Adventure in 3D
Soar over red rock canyons, hurtle down steep mountain peaks, and explore otherworldly realms found in our country’s most legendary spaces. A discussion with experts will follow the screening.
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Members Only Programs
Members Only
Fun with Fossils with Carl Mehling
Pack your collecting bag, old sneakers, and lunch, and travel back in time with Carl Mehling, fossil collections manager in the Division of Paleontology, for an expedition to Big Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
July 8, July 15, July 22, or July 29, 2016
Walks and Tours
Evening Bat Walks in Central Park
Search for bats in Central Park with members of the New York City Bat Group.