NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

Rose Center for Earth and Space

ManhattanOngoing

The Rose Center encompasses the Hayden Planetarium and exhibitions that explore the vast range of sizes in the cosmos; the 13-billion-year history of the universe; the nature of galaxies, stars and planets; and the features of planet Earth. A moon rock is displayed near the entrance to the Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth.

• Rose Center for Earth and Space

  American Museum of Natural History

  ManhattanOngoing

  The Rose Center encompasses the Hayden Planetarium and exhibitions that explore the vast range of sizes in the cosmos; the 13-billion-year history of the universe; the nature of galaxies, stars and planets; and the features of planet Earth. A moon rock is displayed near the entrance to the Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth.

• Highway of an Empire: The Great Inca Road

  American Museum of Natural History

  ManhattanOngoing

  Over 35 photographs feature the 25,000 miles of roads and trails that the Incas built six centuries ago in South America.

• Frogs: A Chorus of Colors

  American Museum of Natural History

  ManhattanOngoing

  More than 200 live frogs, from the tiny golden mantella frog to the enormous African bullfrog, are shown in their re-created habitats, complete with rock ledges, live plants and waterfalls.

• Picturing Science: Museum Scientists and Imaging Technologies

  American Museum of Natural History

  ManhattanSat, June 25, 2011 – Sun, June 24, 2012

  Whether scientists are studying parasites, people or planets in other solar systems, cutting-edge imaging technologies now make it possible to examine details that were previously unobservable. This exhibition features over 20 sets of large-format images that showcase the wide range of research being conducted at the museum as well as how various optical tools are used in scientific studies.

• The Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter

  American Museum of Natural History

  ManhattanSat, Oct 8, 2011 – Sun, May 27, 2012

  The Butterfly Conservatory is a re-creation of a tropical forest environment filled with over 500 live butterflies.