Babies Gotta Have Adventure - Childrens Programs at The American Museum of Natural History!
Snakes and Lizards are just the latest. From the beloved giant whale to a conservatory alive with butterflies, come discover the many adventures a city baby can have at the Museum of Natural History in NYC.
The Bean and I got a sneak peek at the Lizards and Snakes: Alive exhibit that opens officially at the museum on Saturday March 6th and runs through September 6th. We hob-nobbed with the gila monster, gawked at the veiled chamelon, and kept a safe distance from the fourteen foot Burmese python that was three times bigger than the Bean. The enthusiastic group of kids from the Goddard Riverside Head Start Program, however, were completely undaunted. They got nose to nose with the big squamates and enjoyed every minute of it. As a side note, I think the Little Bean was genuinely concerned that the gekos who were plastered on the glass at eye level needed to be rescued by the Wonder Pets. But honestly, many of the exhibits, particularly those for the big creatures, are floor to ceiling glass, with the lizards and snakes right there at kid’s-eye level. And as you can see in the photos these lizards are not just lying in a lump on a rock. They are active! Your kids will truly get up close and personal with these amazing critters.
My Little Bean talked about the lizards and snakes and the bugs they eat for the rest of the day. She had a blast. Kids love adventure, and the American Museum of Natural History provides adventure galore for kids young and old. Just check out the awesome assortment of exciting childrens events the Museum has scheduled for March:
A Night at the Museum Sleepovers
Friday, March 26, 5:45 pm – Saturday, March 27, 9 am
$129 per person, $119 members
Ever fantasize about roaming the halls of a museum after dark? Want to see if the dinosaurs really do come to life when the moon is full? Test your valor when journeying through the darkened hallways of the Museum after hours. Meet live animals such as hawks and falcons; participate in arts and crafts projects like origami making; watch an IMAX movie; check out the Butterfly Conservatory; listen to bedtime stories; and explore the Museum with only a flashlight in hand. End the night sleeping under the whale in Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, beneath famous dioramas in the Hall of North American Mammals, or among the geological formations in the Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth.
Global Weekends
From the Motherlands to El Barrio: New York’s Latino Immigrant Experience
Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21, 1–5 pm
Free with Museum admission
The story of the ancient Silk Road is, in part, a story of immigration and of the cultural exchange that occurs at the borders of immigrant communities. Through performances, interactive workshops, conversations, and films, this family-friendly event focuses on Latino communities in New York City while drawing parallels between immigrant experiences throughout time. Highlights include performances by the Coatlicue Theater Company, which will weave part of the Mayan creation story with stories of migration; Los Pleneros de la 21, a leader in the resurgence of Puerto Rican traditional music in New York; Samba Nation Productions, will bring rhythms of Brazilian Carnival; and Tahuantinsuyo, a pioneer folk music group from the Andes.
Saturday, March 27, 11am–noon and 1–2pm
$10 adults, $8 children; Members’ tickets are $9 adults, 7$ children
Welcome to the world of the predator! Get an up-close look at a Golden Eagle, python, and bear cub in this special live-animal presentation featuring wildlife expert Andrew Simmons. Wild, Wild World is a children’s program that offers a unique learning experience, bringing live animals to the theater. Past shows have included birds, bats, and wolves.
