Adult

Deepen your understanding and connection to our natural and cultural worlds at the museum.

Grab a drink and join us for talks, activities, and after-hours programs designed with lifelong learners in mind. There's always something new to discover at NHM.

Browse our suggested programming below, or view our calendar to see all of our upcoming events. 

First Fridays 2023 - February

Evening Program

First Fridays 2023 Series

Learn more about this season's First Fridays series featuring live music, DJs, signature cocktails, and this season's discussions - Fandoms & Fantasy

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Bug Fair 2023

Festival

Bug Fair 2023

Join NHM on May 20 & 21 for a two-day festival celebrating our winged, multi-legged, and squirmy friends for the 37th annual Bug Fair!

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Super/Natural

Super/Natural

Super/Natural at NHM

A screening event in partnership with National Geographic and Disney+ featuring a screening of the brand new National Geographic series Super/Natural on Disney+

Past Event

Upcoming Events

More events

Tue

30

May

Perinereis chaetea

Scanning Electron Microscope Demonstration
Talks AdultYouth
  • 10:30 am

Join an NHM scientist at the Scanning Electron Microscope Lab.

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Thu

01

Jun

Perinereis chaetea

Scanning Electron Microscope Demonstration
Talks AdultYouth
  • 10:30 am

Join an NHM scientist at the Scanning Electron Microscope Lab.

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Fri

02

Jun

FIRST FRIDAYS 2023: June

NHM FIRST FRIDAYS 2023: June
After-Hours AdultFamily
  • 5 pm

First Fridays 2023—FANDOMS AND FANTASY The Natural World vs. Fantasy Worlds:

This season we focus on how nature and science influence the creation of our favorite imagined worlds. From dragons and witchcraft to superheroes and giant monsters, First Fridays 2023 is where the fans come out to celebrate the intersection of pop-culture fandom and the work and collections of NHM. Join us for lively discussions, live music, DJs, food trucks, cocktails, and more!

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