Essential Info
- Register:Call Central Reservations at (212) 769-5200, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
- Note:School groups must be ticketed in advance.
- Cost:
Special Exhibitions
New and special exhibitions, which are on display at the Museum for limited periods of time, offer unique teaching opportunities in natural science and global studies.Current
Race to the End of the Earth
Who would be first to set foot at the South Pole: Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen or British Naval officer Robert Falcon Scott? MORE »
Traveling the Silk Road
Ancient Pathway to the Modern World MORE »
The Butterfly Conservatory
Dazzling colors and patterns from Central and South America. MORE »
On Feathered Wings
Striking and rarely seen photographs of birds up-close in flight. MORE »
Vital Variety
A photo gallery that celebrates invertebrate biodiversity. MORE »
Exoplanets
The science and techniques behind the study of planets orbiting nearby stars. MORE »
Past
Extreme Mammals
Explore the surprising and sometimes bizarre world of extinct and living mammals. MORE »
Frogs
Explore the rich and colorful diversity of frogs and their environments. MORE »
Climate Change
Explore the science, history, and impact of climate change. MORE »
Water: H20=Life
An in-depth look at the life-giving and finite resource of water. MORE »
Undersea Oasis: Coral Reef Communities
A photo gallery that explores colorful marine invertebrates. MORE »
Mythic Creatures
Tracing the cultural and natural history roots of mythological creatures. MORE »
The Horse
The powerful relationship between the horse and humans. MORE »
Lizards & Snakes: Alive!
More than 60 live squamates (lizards) return to the museum. MORE »
GOLD
Civilization's most sought-after mineral, an enduring icon of wealth, beauty, and power. MORE »
Saturn
Dramatic large-format photos and mosaics of the ringed planet. MORE »
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