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In this exhibition, 'Something's A Foot: Small Works from the Hofstra University Museum Collection,' all the works of art measure 12 inches or less in all directions. The size of the wo
The observation deck includes three renovated lower levels and three renovated upper levels housed in the 70-story architectural heart of Rockefeller Center, 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The view itself is u
Skyscrapers are one of the towering accomplishments of modern civilization, and what better place to learn about them than in view of the world's most spectacular skyline?
Do you think camouflage and chemical warfare are human inventions? Not so. See how creatures evolved these tools and many other surprising strategies to catch their prey while avoiding being caught th
Excited by the changes at Liberty Science Center but missing your old favorites? You're in luck. 'Wonder Why' combines the best of what came before, offering 40 favorites from the previ
When the first European explorers entered the mouth of the Hudson River, they thought it was so vast that it might lead to China. Today, the river remains a vital part of this region's environmen
Language and the ability to communicate abstract ideas may be the single most important trait that separates humans from other animals. Learn about how human communication has evolved from handprints
Discovery delights both children and scientists. With adult caregivers, children can explore who they are, what they can do and what their world offers by looking at what's under a city sidewalk,
The idea that germs cause disease is only about 150 years old. Yet today, medical investigators called epidemiologists can track how illnesses spread from person to person and across the globe. Find o
What will power the world of the future? How long will fossil fuels last us and what are the alternatives? Take an unprecedented journey through the major sources of Earth's energy and experiment
Scientists are making new discoveries every day, and technology is a constant force of change in our lives. Watch real-time updates as the world shifts right in front of you, and get a look at the mos
A National Park Service Ranger or a dedicated Volunteer in the Park lead walking tours of the museum. The tours are approximately 45 minutes and are accessible for handicapped visitors.Tours chronicle
'The Belles Heures' (1405-1408/9) of Jean de Berry, a treasure of The Cloisters collection, is one of the most celebrated and lavishly illustrated manuscripts in this country.
This exhibition is the first ever dedicated to Agnolo Bronzino (1503-1572), and will present nearly all the known drawings by, or attributed to, this leading Italian Mannerist artist, who was active p
See tapestries, velvets, carpets, embroideries, laces, samplers, quilts and woven and printed fabrics from all periods and civilizations, dating back to 3000 B.C.E.
This exhibit features major canvases, panels, triptychs and frescoes by Italian, Flemish, Dutch, French, Spanish and British masters, from the 12th through the 19th century.
This exhibit features seven centuries and five continents of fashionable dress, regional costumes and accessories for men, women and children, up to the present.
This exhibit features furniture, silver, pewter, glass, ceramics and textiles from the late 17th to early 20th century, as well as domestic architecture in furnished period rooms.
When The Charles Engelhard Court--the grand, light-filled pavilion that has long served as the formal entrance to The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing reopens in March 2009 after two ye
This exhibit features ritual objects and monuments, articles of personal adornment and utensils for daily life from three continents and dozens of Pacific islands, from 2000 B.C.E. to the present.