At the Academy, there's always something new to see—and as a member, there's always something just for you to see! Mark your calendars for these upcoming in-person events.
Looking for more member programs? Be on the lookout for upcoming virtual and in-person programs to register for in your Member Update emails!
Upcoming events
NightLife: Academy Day
Join us for a festive night of science and community in celebration of the Academy’s birthday.
Academy Day
April 4 is our 172nd birthday! Celebrate with pay-what-you-can tickets, a Science Fair, animal demos, and more.
Member Talk: Lizards in Wonderland
Join us for a Member Talk featuring Dr. Emily Taylor and the scaly beasts we call lizards!
Weekly Member Hour favorites
We Are All Connected Storytime
An interactive storytime about how humans are connected to each other and the natural world. Daily, 10:15 a.m.
Penguin Feeding
Learn about our African penguin colony from an Academy biologist during this member program. Sundays, 10:30 a.m.
Incoming!
Explore asteroids, comets, and the hard-hitting stories of our cosmic origins.
Missed it? We recorded it!
Member Talk: Sea Star Rearing
Learn about the critical research and care that goes into rearing sea stars in this Member Talk.
Member Talk: Illuminating "Good Fire"
"Good Fire" by Maddy Rifka
This talk on "Good Fire" featured BigPicture winner Maddy Rifka and Indigenous community member Royale Williams.
Member Talk: Behind the Scenes of "Unseen Oceans"
©AMNH/R. Mickens
This talk was a deep-dive into the making of the new "Unseen Oceans" exhibit with our Exhibit Studio.
Happening at the museum now!
Dino Days
The Academy goes Cretaceous: Moving, roaring, life-size animatronic dinosaurs have taken over our gardens!
Unseen Oceans
Unexplored depths. Unusual creatures. See how strange species thrive in darkness and pressure—now open daily.
Dino Days: Low-Sensory Sundays
Low-sensory hour for Dino Days is 10–11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month.
Academy members enjoy exclusive access to the museum every Tuesday (8:30–9:30 a.m.) and Sunday (10–11 a.m.). Guests are welcome—please purchase additional tickets as necessary.
Sunday Member Hour is supported by Jerry Hume
Academy member children ages 9–11 are invited to enroll in our first-ever summer camp! From July 14 to August 8, four weeklong sessions will feature a different future-focused theme each week, with activities that are hands-on, experiential, and play-based.
