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Hubble's Heartbeat On Hayden Sphere
In this art installation by Tim Otto Roth, bright waves of laser light will ripple across the Hayden Sphere every evening to illustrate how the Hubble Space Telescope analyzes celestial objects in the universe.
Monday, November 14 - Sunday, November 27
Astronomy Live
The Grand Tour of the Universe with Brian Abbott and Jackie Faherty
Explore extrasolar planets, nearby stars, and myriad galaxies on this tour of the entire observable universe.
Tuesday, November 29
Museum Lectures
The Human Genome and Human Health
Experts in genetics will discuss how the completion of The Human Genome Project has impacted human health over the past 10 years.
Wednesday, November 30
Junior Council Reception for Beyond Planet Earth
Join Junior Council members for a private viewing of Beyond Planet Earth, with remarks by Curator Michael Shara and a cocktail reception.
Thursday, December 01
Adventures in Science
Twinkling Stars: Mythic Creatures in the Sky
This introduction to the night sky was developed for budding astronomers.
Thursday, December 01
Behind the Scenes in Entomology
Go behind the scenes of the Museum's world-class insect collections.
Thursday, December 01
Monthly Family Series
Chinese Theatre Works Presents Little Red Riding Hood
Join Chinese Theatre Works for a cross-cultural retelling of a timeless fable.
Saturday, December 03
Members-Only Highlights Tour
Join a Museum tour guide for an insider's introduction to all that the Museum has to offer.
Sunday, December 04
Origami Fest for Members
Fold, crease, and create an assortment of ornaments with a team of volunteers from Origami USA.
Sunday, December 04
The Four Percent Universe with Richard Panek
Join award-winning author Richard Panek as he discusses dark matter and dark energy.
Monday, December 05
Frogs Workshop
Explore the diverse world of frogs and go behind the scenes of the Museum's live exhibition.
Tuesday, December 06
SciCafe
Material World: How Bioengineering and Nanotechnology Could Save the Planet
Enjoy cocktails, cutting-edge science, and conversation at this popular after-hours series.
Wednesday, December 07
Beyond Planet Earth Exhibition Opens With Visions of Future in Space
Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration offers a vision of the future of space travel as it boldly explores [...]
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Terraforming by the Numbers
Long a fixture of science fiction, Mars is now being studied by scientists as a real possibility for [...]
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Hubble's Heartbeat Pulses on Hayden Planetarium
Going to see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons outside the Museum on Wednesday? Stop [...]
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Zoom 3 billion years into the future to see what happens when the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies collide
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What country do the Chapa bug-eyed frog, the red-shanked douc, and the golden-throated barbet call home?
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Leave our solar system behind in this interactive search for exoplanets
