Past Exhibitions
Petra

Once a flourishing city in the ancient Near East... then forgotten for centuries. Now Petra reveals some of its long-lost secrets.  MORE


Lizards & Snakes: Alive! Lizards & Snakes: Alive!

This exhibition showcased more than 60 live animals representing 27 species from all over the world.


DarwinDarwin

The most in-depth exhibition ever mounted on Charles Darwin, the highly original thinker, botanist, geologist, and naturalist, and his theory of evolution.


Baseball as America Baseball as America

Celebrate America's romance with baseball and examine the enduring impact of baseball on American culture in this landmark exhibition.


The HorseThe Horse

Discover how horses have, over time, influenced civilization including major changes in warfare, trade, transportation, agriculture, sports, and many other facets of human life.  


The Butterfly ConservatoryThe Butterfly Conservatory

Tour a vivarium filled with exotic live tropical butterflies in the middle of winter, start your own butterfly garden, and learn more about the beautiful Lepidoptera.


The Genomic RevolutionThe Genomic Revolution

The most comprehensive exhibition ever presented on genomics, the study of genes and their functions, which presents new social, ethical, and legal questions.


Einstein Einstein

The most comprehensive presentation ever mounted on the life and theories of the most famous scientist of the 20th century.


ChocolateChocolate

This fascinating exhibition explores the legends, history, and enduring allure of this delectable phenomenon.


Totems to TorquoiseTotems to Torquoise

For thousands of years, the Native peoples of North America have made extraordinary jewelry and other adornments. Today throughout the continent that tradition is still alive–and vibrant.


Mythic CreaturesMythic Creatures

An enchanting exhibition that traces the cultural and natural history roots of some of the world's most enduring mythological creatures.


Extreme Mammals

Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest, and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time – Extreme Mammals explores the surprising and sometimes bizarre world of extinct and living mammals, featuring spectacular fossils from the Museum's collections.


PearlsPearls

The most comprehensive presentation ever mounted on pearls weaves science, art, literature, history, and fabulous jewelry into the story of pearl-forming mollusks.


VietnamVietnam

Journey through this changing country and experience the incredible diversity of its landscape and its people.


Meeting GodMeeting God

Explore the heart of Hindu life through the photographs of cultural anthropologist Stephen P. Huyler and a range of devotional objects from the Museum's collection.


The First Europeans The First Europeans

Exquisitely preserved hominid and animal fossils reveal the mysteries of ancient humans.


WaterWater

This exhibition illuminates the challenges of humanity's sustainable management and use of the life-giving, but finite, resource—water.


GOLD Gold

Experience firsthand the alluring splendor of the finest gold specimens on Earth and explore the fascinating scientific and cultural story of this rare and prized element.


FrogsFrogs: A Chorus of Colors

Explore the rich and colorful diversity of frogs, and learn about their evolution and biology and the threats they face in the world's changing environments.


Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

This cutting-edge exhibition reveals how current thinking about dinosaur biology has changed dramatically over the past two decades.


Climate ChangeClimate Change

Explore the science, history, and impact of climate change, and discover ways in which individuals, communities and nations can reduce their carbon footprints.  


Exploratorium/AMNHExploratorium/AMNH

Learning how mirrors, pendulums, rotation, and various Earth processes all work will spark your curiosity and bring science to life, no matter what your age.

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