Public Programs
Program Highlights

Fall Bird Walks: TuesdaysFall Bird Walks: Tuesdays - Observe the fall migration of birds in Central Park with Museum naturalists. Tuesday, September 7.

Fall Bird Walks: WednesdaysFall Bird Walks: Wednesdays - Observe the fall migration of birds in Central Park with Museum naturalists. Wednesday, September 8.

Behind the Scenes in PaleontologyBehind the Scenes in Paleontology - Take a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum’s paleontology collections. Wednesday, September 8.

Fall Bird Walks: ThursdaysFall Bird Walks: Thursdays - Observe the fall migration of birds in Central Park with Museum naturalists. Thursday, September 9.

Fall Bird Walks: FridaysFall Bird Walks: Fridays - Observe the fall migration of birds in Central Park with Museum naturalists. Friday, September 10.

Birding in Prospect ParkBirding in Prospect Park - Join Museum ornithologist Paul Sweet to explore Prospect Park’s birding hot spots. Sunday, September 12.

Animal DrawingAnimal Drawing - Stephen C. Quinn leads this after-hours drawing course set among the Museum’s world-class dioramas. Wednesday, September 15.

Horticulture of Theodore Roosevelt ParkHorticulture of Theodore Roosevelt Park - Tour Theodore Roosevelt Park with horticulturalist Kim Wickers of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Wednesday, September 15.

Polar ExpeditionsPolar Expeditions - Kids will discover why people want to visit Antarctica and how they survive the extreme weather. Sunday, September 19.

How it Ends with Chris ImpeyHow it Ends with Chris Impey - Chris Impey, author of How it Ends, will explore endings, from the proximate to the distant. Monday, September 20.

An Evening with Race to the End of the Earth Curator Ross MacPheeAn Evening with Race to the End of the Earth Curator Ross MacPhee - Race to the End of the Earth Curator Ross D.E. MacPhee will speak about his new book, written in conjunction with the exhibition. Tuesday, September 21.

Race to the End of the Earth RevisitedRace to the End of the Earth Revisited - Modern-day polar adventurers and scientists will discuss this historic race and share unique insights on how it helped shape Antarctic exploration and science today. Wednesday, September 22.

A Night at the Museum SleepoverA Night at the Museum Sleepover - Explore the Museum after-hours and camp out under the watchful eye of the blue whale in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life. Friday, September 24.

Exploring the Hudson Valley: Garlic Festival and Kaaterskill FallsExploring the Hudson Valley: Garlic Festival and Kaaterskill Falls - Museum scientist Paul Nascimbene leads this tour to the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival and Kaaterskill Falls. Saturday, September 25.

Geology of Northern Central ParkGeology of Northern Central Park - Examine the geological features of Central Park with geologist Sidney Horenstein. Sunday, September 26.

Astronomy in the Dome: Fall Skies with Ted WilliamsAstronomy in the Dome: Fall Skies with Ted Williams - Join Ted Williams to learn about the equinox and to search out visible planets, constellations, and neighboring galaxies. Tuesday, September 28.

Astrofavorites: The NASA Mission CollectionAstrofavorites: The NASA Mission Collection - Our most popular children’s workshops are available as a discounted series. Tuesday, September 28.

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