American Museum of Natural History--Rose Center for Earth and Space
New York, NY 10024-5177
Phone: (212) 769-5100
- Cross Street:
- 61st Street
- Directions:
- B, C at 81st St; 1, 2 at 79th St
- Hours:
- Sat- Fri 10am-5:45pm
Editorial Review for American Museum of Natural History--Rose Center for Earth and Space – by Sheila Kim
The Background
The original Hayden Planetarium was an Art Deco building founded in 1935. In the early '90s, the old building was razed, and the planetarium reopened to the public in early 2000. The newly designed and rebuilt planetarium now hovers in a partially glazed cube on the original 1935 site.
The Experience
The planetarium offers a space show on a one-of-a-kind Zeiss Star Projector narrated by Tom Hanks. The Heilbrun Cosmic Pathway, a descending ramp that encircles the sphere, illustrates the changing state of the cosmos through history at approximately 75 million years per footstep, right down to the present day. Also featured is the Cullman Hall of the Universe, located beneath the sphere. Here, you can view an authentic fragment of a meteorite, learn about the cosmos via interactive monitors and watch breaking science and space news on "The Astrobulletin."
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Insider Tips
When To GoOn the first Friday of every month, the museum is open until 8:45pm.
Save TimeThose destined to set their sites a little lower should know that the adjacent Gottesman Hall focuses exclusively on planet Earth.
Know Before You GoExpect long lines at this popular attraction, but rest assured that it's worth the wait.
Save MoneyAdmission to the museum doesn't grant access to the Imax or other special exhibits. Ask about other admission packages if you plan to see more than just the museum.
Schedule
| 05/17/2008 | SonicVision | |
| 7:30 pm-10:30 pm | ||
| 05/23/2008 | SonicVision | |
| 7:30 pm-10:30 pm | ||
| 05/24/2008 | SonicVision | |
| 7:30 pm-10:30 pm | ||
| 05/30/2008 | SonicVision | |
| 7:30 pm-10:30 pm | ||
| 05/31/2008 | SonicVision | |
| 7:30 pm-10:30 pm | ||
| 06/06/2008 | SonicVision | |
| 7:30 pm-10:30 pm | ||
| 06/07/2008 | SonicVision | |
| 7:30 pm-10:30 pm | ||
| 06/13/2008 | SonicVision | |
| 7:30 pm-10:30 pm | ||
| 06/14/2008 | SonicVision | |
| 7:30 pm-10:30 pm | ||
| 06/20/2008 | SonicVision | |
| 7:30 pm-10:30 pm |
