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Fall Courses Available Now

Join a Seminars on Science course this Fall. Whether you need graduate credits, professional development hours, or just want to learn more about topics from Evolution to The Solar System, registration is now open for both of our Fall 2009 sessions.  Sign up today!
Einstein Explained

Einstein Explained

Looking for ways to make relativity relevant to your classroom? Explore our special collection of physics resources.  Based on the hugely successful Einstein exhibition, there are resources for all grade levels including activities, curriculum materials, videos and websites. Also make sure to check out our AstroBulletin for videos covering current science research in physics and astronomy.  And, of course, you can explore Einstein's theories in depth in the Space, Time and Motion course!  (Check out the free sample resources here.)

Explore the Digital Universe

Explore the Digital Universe

Since 1998, the American Museum of Natural History and the Hayden Planetarium have engaged in the three-dimensional mapping of the Universe. This cosmic cartography brings a new perspective to our place in the Universe and will redefine your sense of home.  If you would like to use the Digital Universe Atlas in your classroom, visit our site for links to free software that will allow you to fly through the stars on your own computer, or in your own classroom!

At the Museum: Journey to the Stars

At the Museum: Journey to the Stars

A spectacular new Space Show, Journey to the Stars , narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg, premiered on Saturday, July 4, 2009, in the Hayden Planetarium.  This show launches visitors through space and time to experience the life and death of the stars in our night sky, including our own nurturing Sun.  With a full range of educational materials, it is a great learning experience for visitors young and not-so-young!  (For a preview, click "View Trailer" under the header.)