Museum events: American Museum of Natural History

EXHIBITIONS

Frogs: A Chorus of Colors

Through October 3

This delightful exhibition of more than 200 live frogs from around the world explores the biology of these popular amphibians, their importance to ecosystems, and the threats they face in the world's changing environments.

With appreciation to Clyde Peeling's Reptiland.

Exploratorium/AMNH

Closed August 15-21

Fun, hands-on displays clustered around four natural science themes--Earth processes, rotation, mirrors and illusion, and pendulums--encourage audiences of all ages and all levels to investigate and play.

Exploratorium/AMNH is funded in part by a grant from the Small Business Administration. For information on accessibility, call 212-769-5100.

Seasons of Life and Land: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Through September 6

Stunning large-format color photographs by conservationist Subhankar Banerjee focus on the interdependence of land, water, wildlife, and humanity in Alaska's Arctic Refuge.

Art for Heart

Through September 26

Paintings by children who lost loved ones in the attacks on New York City's World Trade Center on February 26, 1993, and September 11, 2001, create a powerful and poignant memorial.

Made possible by/thanks to: Lower Manhattan Development Corporation; White & Case LLP; Toys'R'Us; 92nd Street Y; Jewish Community Center Metro West; Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center; Family and Children's Agency, Inc.; Stamford Jewish Community Center.

Point Lobos

Through January 2005

John Daido Loori, scientist, photographer, and Zen master, explores notions of scale in the dramatic land- and seascape of Point Lobos State Reserve in California with these striking abstract photographs.

This exhibition is made possible by the generosity of the Arthur Ross Foundation.

Vital Variety: A Visual Celebration of Invertebrate Biodiversity

Through Spring 2005

Invertebrates, which constitute more than 80 percent of Earth's known species and play a critical role in the survival of humankind, are the subject of these beautiful close-up photographs.

GLOBAL WEEKENDS

Indigenous Peoples Day

Sunday, 8/8, 1:00-5:30 p.m.

Films, discussions, and performances celebrate the indigenous peoples of Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and other Pacific islands.

FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Signed Tour of Exploratorium/AMNH

Saturday, 7/17, 1:45-2:45 p.m.

Signed Tour of Frogs: A Chorus of Colors

Saturday, 8/21, 1:45-2:45 p.m.

Dr. Nebula's Laboratory: Wind and Water

Saturday, 8/7, 1:00-2:00 or 3:00-4:00 p.m.

HAYDEN PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS

TUESDAYS IN THE DOME

Virtual Universe: Structure of the Milky Way

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

Clustering in the Universe

Tuesday, 8/3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

This Just In ... July's Hot Topics

Tuesday, 7/20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

August's Hot Topics

Tuesday, 8/17, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Celestial Highlights: August Is Meteor Month

Tuesday, 7/27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

The Triangle and the Square

Tuesday, 8/31, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

PLANETARIUM SHOWS

Sonic Vision

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

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

SonicVision is made possible by generous sponsorship and technology support from Sun Microsystems, Inc.

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

LARGE-FORMAT FILMS

LeFrak Theater

Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West

Opens July 17

Volcanoes of the Deep Sea

Through July 16

Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure

STARRY NIGHTS

Live Jazz

Norman Hedman's Tropique

Friday, 7/2

5:30 and 7:00 p.m.

Rose Center for Earth and Space

Geri Allen Trio

Friday, 8/6

5:30 and 7:00 p.m.

Rose Center for Earth and Space

Tune in to the 5:30 set live on WBGO Jazz 88,

Starry Nights is made possible by Lead Sponsor Verizon and Associate Sponsors CenterCare Health Plan, Constellation NewEnergy, and WNBC-TV.

INFORMATION

Call 212-769-5100 or visit www.amnh.org.

TICKETS AND REGISTRATION

Call 212-769-5200, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., or visit www.amnh.org.

A service charge may apply.

All programs are subject to change.

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