The American Museum of Natural History Presents the 2015 MILSTEIN SCIENCE SERIES
The American Museum of Natural History presents the 2015 Milstein Science Series, weekend family-friendly programs sponsored by the Paul and Irma Milstein Family. Free with Museum admission, the afternoon programs give visitors a chance to meet scientists, discover amazing creatures, and explore science under the iconic 94-foot blue whale in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life. All programs are free for Members or with Museum admission.
Upcoming Milstein Science Series programs include:
Incredible Oceans
Sunday, April 19, 11 am-4:30 pm
In conjunction with the Museum's Life at the Limits: Stories of Amazing Species exhibition, this program will examine the life cycles and adaptability of the oceans' unique creatures. Hosted by Museum curator Mark Siddall, this event features Tierney Thys, National Geographic Explorer and marine biologist at the College of Charleston; Christine Huffard, senior researcher at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute; a musical performance byMichael Hearst from his album and book Unusual Creatures: A Mostly Accurate Account of Some of Earth's Strangest Animals; and a live animal presentation with Jarod Miller, host of Animal Planet's "Pet Finder."
Sea Turtles
Sunday, May 3, from 11 am-4:30 pm
Sea turtles are simply astounding! They lived alongside dinosaurs 150 million years ago and still survive today. Playing a crucial role in our oceans' ecosystems, this incredible animal group is now endangered due to climate change, poaching, habitat destruction, and accidental capture in fishing gear. Learn more about these resilient aquatic creatures and the conservation efforts in place to protect them from Eleanor Sterling, Chief Conservation Scientist, Center for Biodiversity & Conservation at the American Museum of Natural History;Wallace J. Nichols, scientist and author of the New York Times bestseller Blue Mind; andMichael Coyne, executive director of seaturtle.org. Hosted by curator Mark Siddall.
Water World: Immersive Dome Experience
Monday, June 8-Saturday, July 11, during Museum hours
Take a ride through the solar system and gain a new perspective on our home planet, a unique world colored ocean blue. After passing through Earth's orbit, we'll splash down into the deep oceans to examine life underwater. This 10-minute Geodome experience mixes science visualization and high-resolution video to reveal the many scales at which scientists explore our oceans and marine life.
American Museum of Natural History (amnh.org)
The American Museum of Natural History, founded in 1869, is one of the world's preeminent scientific, educational, and cultural institutions. The Museum encompasses 45 permanent exhibition halls, including the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Hayden Planetarium, as well as galleries for temporary exhibitions. It is home to the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial, New York State's official memorial to its 33rd governor and the nation's 26th president, and a tribute to Roosevelt's enduring legacy of conservation. The Museum's five active research divisions and three cross-disciplinary centers support approximately 200 scientists, whose work draws on a world-class permanent collection of more than 33 million specimens and artifacts, as well as specialized collections for frozen tissue and genomic and astrophysical data, and one of the largest natural history libraries in the world. Through its Richard Gilder Graduate School, it is the only American museum authorized to grant the Ph.D. degree. In 2012, the Museum began offering a pilot Master of Arts in Teaching program with a specialization in Earth science, which is the only non-university affiliated such program in the United States. Annual attendance has grown to approximately 5 million, and the Museum's exhibitions and Space Shows can be seen in venues on five continents. The Museum's website and collection of apps for mobile devices extend its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs to millions more beyond its walls. Visit amnh.org for more information.
Museum Info
Hours
The Museum is open daily, 10 am-5:45 pm. The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving and on Christmas Day.
Admission
Museum admission is free to all New York City school and camp groups.
Suggested general admission, which supports the Museum's scientific and educational endeavors and offers access to the Museum's 45 halls including the Rose Center for Earth and Space, is $22 (adults) suggested, $17 (students/seniors) suggested, $12.50 (children) suggested. All prices are subject to change.
The Museum offers discounted combination ticket prices that include suggested general admission plus special exhibitions, IMAX/3D films, and Space Shows.
Museum Plus One includes one special exhibition, IMAX/3D film, or Space Show: $27 (adults), $22 (students/seniors), $16 (children).
Museum Supersaver includes all special exhibitions, IMAX/3D film, and Space Show: $35 (adults), $28 (students/seniors), $22 (children).
Visitors who wish to pay less than the suggested Museum admission and also purchase a ticket to attend a special exhibition, IMAX/3Dfilm, or Space Show may do so on site at the Museum. To the amount they wish to pay for general admission, they add $25 (adults), $20.50 (students/seniors), or $13.50 (children) for a Space Show, special exhibition, or IMAX/3D film.
Public Information
For additional information, the public may call 212-769-5100 or visit the Museum's website atamnh.org.
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