The Polar Rink – The Museum has opened an outdoor skating rink for the first time in its 140-year history! The Polar Rink, made from a synthetic surface, is located on the Arthur Ross Terrace. Now Open.

The Horse – This new exhibition examines the powerful and continuing relationship between the horse and humans. See how horses have, over time, changed many facets of human life. Now Through January 4th.

The Butterfly Conservatory – The butterflies are back! Celebrate the eleventh annual return of this re-created tropical forest environment filled with over 500 live butterflies. Now Open.

Lizards and Snakes: Alive! – The squamates return in this popular exhibition showcasing more than 60 live animals representing 27 species from all over the world.
Now Through January 5th.

Ring in the Holidays! - An annual Museum tradition, the delightfully decorated Origami Holiday Tree and two merrily lit 19-foot Holiday Barosaurs welcome visitors throughout the holiday season. Now Open.

Art/Sci Collision: Egg & Nest – Photographer Rosamond Purcell unveils the ornithological wonders found within the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, Camarillo, California. Thursday, December 11.

Kwanzaa Fest 2008! – Join us for Kwanzaa Fest 2008!, a celebration of the seven principles of Kwanzaa for the entire family. This all-day presentation will feature a rich array of intergenerational performers. Sunday, December 28.

The How and Why of Climate Change and What It Means for the Future – Edmond A. Mathez, co-curator of the Museum's Climate Change exhibition, presents the scientific evidence for climate change, describes the possible impacts, and explores potential solutions. Tuesday, January 6.

Junior Council – Join the Museum’s Junior Council and meet other savvy 22- to 39-year-olds for a stimulating mix of science and fun. Learn more about membership today.

A Gift for All Seasons: AMNH Membership – Give a gift that your family and friends can enjoy all year long – a Membership in AMNH! As a special holiday bonus, get a delightful, plush toy polar bear to add to your gift.

Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure – In this thrilling large-format film, travel back 82 million years to a time when strange creatures filled the seas that once covered what is now the middle of North America. Now Playing.

Cosmic Collisions – The breathtaking Space Show launches visitors on a thrilling trip through space and time—well beyond the calm face of the night sky—to explore cosmic collisions, hypersonic impacts that drive the dynamic and continuing evolution of the universe.

AMNH Sleepovers! – The popular sleepover program for families and groups with children ages 8 to 12 offers the unique opportunity to experience the Museum as never before.
January and February Dates Available.

SonicVision - The American Museum of Natural History, in collaboration with Moby, presents a groundbreaking digitally animated alternative music show called SonicVision.