At the Museum: American Museum of Natural History

Natural History, Dec, 2008

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EXHIBITIONS

Climate Change: The Threat to Life and A New Energy Future

Through August 16, 2009

This timely exhibition explores the science, history, and impact of climate change on a global scale, providing a context for today's most urgent headlines.

Realistic dioramas, dynamic animations, and interactive stations allow visitors to witness potential effects, such as the flooding of lower Manhattan as a result of melting ice sheets and ocean warming. The exhibition lays the groundwork for potential solutions, empowering and inspiring visitors of all ages.

Climate Change is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (www.amnh.org), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture & Heritage, United Arab Emirates; The Cleveland Museum of Natural History; The Field Museum, Chicago; Instituto Sangari, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Junta de Castilla y Leon, Spain; Korea Green Foundation, Seoul; Natural History Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen; Papalote Museo del Nino, Mexico City, Mexico; and Saint Louis Science Center.

Climate Change is proudly presented by Bank of America.

Additional support has been provided by The Rockefeller Foundation.

Additional support for Climate Change and its related educational programming has been provided by Mary and David Solomon, the Betsy and Jesse Fink Foundation, the Linden Trust for Conservation, and the Red Crane Foundation.

The Butterfly Conservatory

Through May 25, 2009

Mingle with up to 500 live, free-flying tropical butterflies in an enclosed habitat that approximates their natural environment. Learn about the butterfly life cycle, defense mechanisms, evolution, and conservation.

The Horse

Through January 4, 2009

This exhibition reveals the enduring bond between horses and humans, and explores the origins of the horse family, which extends back more than 50 million years.

The Horse is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (www.amnh.org), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture & Heritage; Canadian Museum of Civilization, Gatineau-Ottawa; The Field Museum, Chicago; and the San Diego Natural History Museum.

The Horse at the American Museum of Natural History is made possible, in part, by the generosity of Rosalind P. Walter and the Eileen P. Bernard Exhibition Fund. Additional support has been provided by an anonymous donor.

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Lizards & Snakes: Alive!

Through January 5, 2009

Meet more than 60 live lizards and snakes, and discover some of their remarkable adaptations.

Lizards & Snakes: Alive! is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (www.amnh.org), in collaboration with the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta, and the San Diego Natural History Museum, with appreciation to Clyde Peeling's Reptiland.

Saturn: Images from the Cassini-Huygens Mission

Through March 29, 2009

This stunning exhibition reveals details of Saturn's rings, moons, and atmosphere with images sent over half a billion miles by the Cassini spacecraft.

The support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is appreciated.

Special thanks to the Cassini imaging team, especially those scientists at Cornell University's Department of Astronomy, along with the staff of Cornell University photography. The Eastman Kodak Company of Rochester, New York, printed the images.

On Feathered Wings

Through May 25, 2009

This exhibition brings together the work of renowned wildlife photographers whose artistry showcases the majesty of birds in flight.

The presentation of both Saturn and On Feathered Wings at the American Museum of Natural History is made possible by the generosity of the Arthur Ross Foundation.

Unknown Audubons: Mammals of North America

Through January 18, 2009

The stately Audubon Gallery showcases the last great works of John James Audubon.

Major funding for this exhibition has been provided by the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Endowment Fund.

Public programs are made possible, in part, by the Rita and Frits Markus Fund For Public Understanding of Science.

Kwanzaa Fest 2008!

Saturday, 12/8, 12-5 pm

Celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa with a rich array of intergenerational performers and a marketplace of special foods. Visit www. amnh.org/kwanzaa for more information.

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This event is co-produced with Community Works and the New Heritage Theatre Group under the artistic direction of James Stovall.

Living in America: Changing Climate, Changing Environment

Three Saturdays, 1/17-31, 12-5 pm

This year's series will feature environmental stories and narratives from local, national, and international communities, told through performances, discussions, films, and more.

This program is supported by funds from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

LECTURES

A book signing follows each lecture.

Art/Sci Collision: Egg & Nest

Thursday, 12/11, 6:30 pm

Photographer Rosamond Purcell unveils the ornithological wonders found within the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, Camarillo, California.