Tibetan Medical Painting The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is my family’s favorite museum to visit, as it offers so many fun and educational events throughout the year.  The AMNH is currently having a six-day festival that features several child-friendly activities such as learning Tibetan chants and hand gestures (mudras), creating a colorful sand mandala, [...]

Looking for some fun and affordable family activities for the holiday season?  Here are a couple at the American Museum of Natural History! Wild, Wild World: Bird Brains Saturday, December 11, 11 am–noon, 1–2 pm Linder Theater, first floor $10 children, $12 adults (Members’ tickets are $8 children, $10 adults) In this special live-animal presentation, avian [...]

Have you ever asked yourself the question: "How does my brain work?"  Have you ever said, "What made me say or do that?”" Ever wondered where those feelings come from? Well now you can learn the answer to these questions and more!  The American Museum of Natural History  announces Brain: The Inside Story, an amazing and stimulating [...]

Looking for some fun and affordable family activities for the fall season?  Here are a couple at the American Museum of Natural History!   THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 11-11:30 AM Children Dress Up as Butterflies at Opening of Butterfly Conservatory A flurry of adorable four- and five-year-old children, decked out in brilliant orange-and-black and lavender butterfly [...]

  The American Museum of Natural History offers fun and affordable children's programs throughout the year.  If you live in NYC and are looking for cool and educational things to do with your family, check out the schedule of upcoming events for October! Dr. Nebula’s Laboratory: Planetary Vacation Saturday, October 2, 2 pm Kaufmann Theater, [...]

  This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and among several space-themed programs, NYC's American Museum of Natural History will host a celebration for all ages featuring dazzling performances, live concerts, Museum scientists, NASA astronaut Michael Massimino, and lots of other fun, space-themed activities!  Festivities will include the world [...]

A couple months back my family and I attended Wild, Wild World: Awake at Night at the American Museum of Natural History, a really neat event that featured live animals! It was a fun and affordable family event, and my toddler son had an amazing time. The AMNH often has great children's programs, and your [...]

  A couple months back my family and I attended Wild, Wild World: Awake at Night at the American Museum of Natural History, a really neat event that featured live animals! It was a fun and affordable family event, and my toddler son had an amazing time. The AMNH often has great children's programs, and [...]

In conjunction with the opening of Race to the End of the Earth, the American Museum of Natural History presents the NYC International Polar Festival. This family-friendly fair will feature events and activities with a focus on Antarctica for all ages, including performances, short talks, films, and unique opportunities to interact with scientists and modern-day [...]