Upcoming Science Exhibitions in NY
American Museum of Natural History's New Shows in 2007 and 2008
New York's American Museum of Natural History has announced its new schedule of special exhibitions for 2007 and 2008. All are great for school-age children.
Five new special exhibitions at New York's American Museum of Natural History, one already open, explore various aspects of the natural world, from the diversity of butterflies, lizards and snakes on Earth to splendid new views of the planet Saturn, all perfect for school-age children.
The Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter
Up to 500 live butterflies from North, Central and South America, Africa and Asia are presented in a vivarium; its controlled environment recreates their habitats, replete with live flora. Species in the show include iridescent blue morpho butterflies, scarlet swallowtails and owl butterflies. The exhibition's labels explain butterflies' evolution and life cycle as well as mimicry, diversity and conservation issues.
- October 6, 2007-May 26, 2008 and October 11, 2008-May 25, 2009
Water: H2O = Life
Nine internationally recognized science museums and institutions have organized and contributed to this very important show about one of Earth's finite resources: water. Its hi-tech presentation includes: live fishes and frogs; a curtain of fog upon which images are projected; satellite images of Earth; dioramas; and other exhibits that demonstrate water's strength and power. The challenges of water quality, its availability to peoples around the world and its impact on various ecosystems are explored. Artifacts from museum collections describe how water is regarded culturally and religiously by mankind. The show aims to make visitors aware of the fact that this precious water is neither boundless nor inexhaustible resource.
- November 3, 2007-May 26, 2008
Saturn: A New View
More than 30 spectacular images of our solar system's sixth planet, transmitted over half a billion miles from the Cassini spacecraft to astronomers on Earth, are on view. They're accompanied by phenomenal pictures of the giant geyser on Enceladus, Saturn's small moon, taken by the Huygens probe after it landed on Titan, the planet's largest natural satellite.
- April 26, 2008-March 29, 2009
The Horse
The exhibition traces the origins and evolution of the horse, beginning more than 50 million years ago. The horse's enduring relationship to man is examined. Specific attention is paid to man's earliest interactions with the animal and the role of domestication. How the horse has impacted on the development of warfare, trade, agriculture, transportation and sports over the centuries is explored. Fossils and other equine objects from throughout the ages are displayed within their historical and cultural contexts. Videos, interactive computer stations and various touchable casts are included in this presentation.
- May 17, 2008-January 4, 2009
Lizards & Snakes: Alive!
Over 60 live lizards and snakes, representing more than 20 species from five continents, are displayed in recreated habitats, demonstrating their biological diversity. The exhibition highlights such evolutionary adaptations as projectile tongues, venom and camouflage.
- May 24, 2008-January 2009
