Through August 12, 2012
American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and 79th Street
Adult Price From: $33.00
Child Price From: $20.00
Find out about robotic missions to explore our universe and what it will take to build a lunar elevator, deflect deadly asteroids, travel to Mars, and more. Beyond Earth: The Future of Space Exploration launches visitors into the exciting future of space exploration as it boldly speculates on humanity’s next steps “out there” in our solar system and beyond. The exhibition features a full-size recreation of a lunar habitat, a model of an elevator reaching up into space, a walk-through diorama of the Martian surface, and challenging computer interactive exhibits.
Plan a full day for a remarkable adventure into earth’s past and future. Travel from the outer reaches of the universe to the inner workings of Earth, and on to an exploration of the range of life and cultures on our planet – all under one roof! The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s most prestigious and beloved Museums. And there’s always something new to see!
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s greatest museums with 46 permanent exhibition halls, beloved by young and old. These halls explore the natural world around us, the universe beyond and the cultures of humanity. One of the premier attractions in New York City is the Museum’s series of fossil halls, including its two famed dinosaur halls. Visitors will not want to miss the Akeley Hall of African Mammals, one of the world’s greatest museum displays or the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, dominated by the famous 94 foot blue whale, one of the Museum’s star attractions. The Rose Center for Earth and Space, Manhattan’s boldest architectural icon is also an inspiring educational attraction that employs cutting edge technology to bring the universe to life.
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