Museum events

EXHIBITIONS

Totems to Turquoise: Native North American Jewelry Arts of the Northwest and Southwest

Through July 10, 2005

This groundbreaking exhibition celebrates the beauty, power, and symbolism of the magnificent tradition of Native American arts, examining techniques, materials, and styles that have evolved over the past century as Native American jewelers have transformed their traditional craft into vital forms of cultural and artistic expression.

Exploring Bolivia's Biodiversity

Through August 8, 2005

These lush photographs of Bolivia take viewers on a journey through the mountain landscapes of the Andes to the dense lowland tropical forests of the Amazon and the dry forests of the Chaco. Captions in English and Spanish.

Sunscapes

Through September 5, 2005

Special optical systems and detectors capture the fiery images of the Sun's atmosphere. This exhibition displays the most dramatic of these images.

Vital Variety: A Visual Celebration of Invertebrate Biodiversity

Ongoing

Invertebrates, which play a critical role in the survival of humankind, are the subject of these extraordinarily beautiful close-up photographs.

GLOBAL WEEKENDS

SUMMER SOLSTICE Saturday, 6/18

The Science of the Sun

11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Explore the Sun's energy with fun-filled solar activities.

The Music and Dance of Rupai

2:00-3:00 p.m. and 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Join the Andean music, dance, and theater troupe Rupai for a traditional summer solstice performance.

LECTURES

Searching for Our Distant Ancestors in Asia

Thursday, 6/2, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Chris Beard explains how his discoveries of 45-million-yearold fossils in China shed new light on primate evolution.

Earthquakes and Tsunamis: Can They Happen Here?

Thursday, 6/30, 6:30 p.m.

Michael E. Wysession discusses how earthquakes and tsunamis threaten not just the "other side" of the world, but also many parts of the United States, including New York City.

WORKSHOP

Make It, Wear It: Beading Workshop

Three Thursdays, 6/9-6/23, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Participants will create their own unique beaded jewelry using traditional South African techniques.

FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins

Saturday, 6/11, 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. and 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Brian Selznick's performance magically depicts the life of the extraordinary 19th-century artist who built the world's first life-size models of dinosaurs.

Visit the Space Station!

Saturday, 6/11, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Ages 4-5, each child with one adult) or 1:30-3:00 p.m. (Ages 6-7, each child with one adult)

Kids fascinated by astronauts will see what a day might be like living, working, and playing aboard the International Space Station.

Melanie in Manhattan

Sunday, 6/12, 2:00-3:30 p.m. (Recommended for children ages 8-12)

Carol Weston reads from her latest book, in which Melanie Martin explores the Museum, from the dinosaur halls to the stars of the Hayden Planetarium.

Dr. Nebula's Laboratory: Dino Adventure

Sunday, 6/26, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Science theater for the whole family: on a paleontology adventure, Scooter will uncover the mysteries of the dinosaurs.

SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMPS

Monkey Business: Primatology

Monday-Friday, 6/20-6/24, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (For children entering grades 2 or 3)

Robotics

Monday-Friday, 6/20-6/24, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (For children entering grades 6 or 7)

Dinosaur Detectives

Tuesday-Thursday, 6/28-6/30, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (For children entering grades 2 or 3)

DINOSAUR SUNDAYS

Take all three and earn a certificate!

Dinosaur Trackways

Sunday, 6/5, 11:oo a.m.12:30 p.m. (Ages 4-6, each child with one adult) or 1:30-3:00 p.m. (Ages 7-10) Participants will learn what dinosaur trackways can and can't reveal about dinosaur behavior.

Digging for Dinos

Sunday, 6/12, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Ages 4-6, each child with one adult) or 1:30-3:00 p.m. (Ages 7-10) Children will become junior paleontologists and learn how scientists conduct fieldwork in their quest for fossils.

Build Your Own Dinosaur

Sunday, 6/26, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Ages 4-6, each child with one adult) or 1:30-3:00 p.m. (Ages 7-10)

The anatomical similarities between dinosaurs and birds come to life by constructing dinosaur models with creative materials!

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries and its accompanying education and public programs are made possible by Bank of America.

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

HAYDEN PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS

TUESDAYS IN THE DOME

Virtual Universe

At Home in the Milky Way

Tuesday, 6/7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

This Just In ... June's Hot Topics Tuesday, 6/21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Celestial Highlights Star Hopping Tuesday, 6/28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

PLANETARIUM SHOWS

The Search for Life: Are We Alone?

Narrated by Harrison Ford

Made possible through the generous support of Swiss Re. Passport to the Universe Narrated by Tom Hanks

Sonic Vision

Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 p.m.

Hypnotic visuals and rhythms take viewers on a ride through fantastical dreamspace.