The Polar Rink – The Museum has opened an outdoor skating rink for the first time in its 140-year history! The Polar Rink, made from a synthetic surface, is located on the Arthur Ross Terrace. Now Open.
The Butterfly Conservatory – The butterflies are back! Celebrate the eleventh annual return of this re-created tropical forest environment filled with over 500 live butterflies. Now Open.
Winter Skies – View the constellations in our coldest nighttime sky in this live presentation under the brilliant stars of the Zeiss Mark IX Star Projector. Tuesday, January 27.
New Fossil Discoveries: Neil Shubin and Mark Norell – Meet Neil Shubin, Chicago Field Museum and Mark Norell, AMNH, to learn how scientists use new fossil evidence and DNA discoveries to understand evolution. Sunday, February 1.
Global Kitchen: Climate Change and Coffee – Hear a discussion on growing coffee amid the realities of climate change, and learn how your coffee purchase can help protect against deforestation. Tuesday, February 3.
Wild Ocean – This new IMAX film follows the epic struggles of an amazing array of sea life off the coast of South Africa, when the annual sardine migration arrives and brings with it dramatic consequences. Now Playing.
Cosmic Collisions – The breathtaking Space Show launches visitors on a thrilling trip through space and time—well beyond the calm face of the night sky—to explore cosmic collisions, hypersonic impacts that drive the dynamic and continuing evolution of the universe.
Junior Council – Join the Museum’s Junior Council and meet other savvy 22- to 39-year-olds for a stimulating mix of science and fun. Learn more about membership today.
AMNH Sleepovers! – The popular sleepover program for families and groups with children ages 8 to 12 offers the unique opportunity to experience the Museum as never before.
New Winter-Spring Dates Available.
SonicVision - The American Museum of Natural History, in collaboration with Moby, presents a groundbreaking digitally animated alternative music show called SonicVision.
