Discoveries From the Tar Pits
Join a Museum Educator to hear about exciting discoveries from the Tar Pits! These are short presentations highlighting lesser known stories followed by a Q&A opportunity. Topics are always changing.
Boney Island
Don’t miss Boney Island’s immersive, interactive, and illuminated experience this Halloween season at NHM!
Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan
This moving exhibition features Ronan Donovan’s striking images and videos of wild wolves in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and Ellesmere Island in the high Canadian Arctic.
Excavator Tour
The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work, our historic excavation sites, and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen. Monday through Friday at 1 pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 am and 1 pm.
Meet a Live Animal
Get up close and personal with the Museum's resident animals! Hear amazing stories about critters that are often misunderstood or overlooked.
Nature Gardens Exploration
Enjoy NHM’s one-of-a-kind Nature Gardens while learning more about urban wildlife. Visitors of all ages are welcome to stop by anytime during the hour and stay as long or short as you’d like!
Dinosaur Encounters Sensory-Friendly Show
Fun, educational, and interactive, Dinosaur Encounters features NHM's life-size dinosaur puppets. Our sensory-friendly performance provides a warm welcome to guests who need a little less stimulating environment and the opportunity to move around during the show.
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Dioramas: Bringing Nature to Life with Creativity, Art, & Science
Hear from an expert, explore Museum spaces, discuss practical strategies for introducing content in your classroom, and receive related resources.