Throughout October there are many wonderful children’s events taking place at the American Museum of Natural History. Here is a summary of some of them we have to look forward to. Visit their site to find out more special events.
-Dr. Nebula’s Laboratory: Planetary Vacation
-10th Anniversary Celebration of the Rose Center for Earth & Space
-Wild, Wild World: Bats
-15th Annual Halloween Celebration
What: Dr. Nebula’s Laboratory: Planetary Vacation
When: Saturday, October 2, 2 pm
Where: Kaufmann Theater, first floor
Cost: $10 children, $12 adults; Members’ tickets are $8 children, $10 adults
Dr. Nebula is lost in space! Help Scooter learn about the planets and moons of our solar system. By creating a three-dimensional model of the solar system, children will help locate Dr. Nebula.
This one-hour Interactive Science Theater show offers a fun encounter the whole family will enjoy. Join live presenter Scooter, Dr. Nebula’s trusty apprentice, as kids explore hands-on activities and find the answers to questions on the universe and beyond.
What: 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth & Space
When: Sunday, October 10, 10 am–5:45 pm
Where: Rose Center for Earth and Space
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth and Space, the American Museum of Natural History will host a special celebration for all ages featuring dazzling performances, live concerts, hands-on activities, presentations by Museum scientists, and a special appearance by NASA astronaut Michael Massimino. Festivities will include the world premiere of the new Big Bang presentation, which takes visitors on an exciting journey through the universe, and of the spectacular AstroBulletin about the last 10 years of astrophysics.
Event highlights include: Space Panorama, a recreation the historic Apollo 11 flight using only hand movements, facial expressions, narration, music, and a table; AstroCappella, a unique singing group, The Chromatics, that blends astronomy and music to create songs about the universe; and Native American Sky Stories, featuring Grammy Award winner Joanne Shenandoah and historian Doug George presenting Native American Sky Stories with music, dance, and more.
What: Wild, Wild World: Bats
When: Saturday, October 16, 11 am–noon and 1–2 pm
Where: Linder Theater, first floor
Cost: $10 children, $12 adults; Members’ tickets are $8 children, $10 adults
Get ready for Halloween! Rob Mies of the Organization for Bat Conservation leads this live-animal program about bats. Learn amazing facts about endangered species, vampire bats, and more. Meet a few bat ambassadors, including the Malayan flying fox, the largest bat in the world with a wingspan of up to 6 feet.
What: 15th Annual Halloween Celebration
When: Sunday, October 31, 2–5 pm
Cost: $10 per person; $9 Members
Trick or treat among the dangerous dinosaurs, eerie elephants, and other-worldly planets. Kids’ favorite characters will wander the Museum halls greeting and entertaining visitors. Spooky arts and crafts will keep little hands busy, and live performances will punctuate the proceedings.
For additional information, call 212-769-5100 or visit the Museum’s website at amnh.org.
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