Families

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

Join us for a variety of programs that are fun for the whole family. Browse our suggested programming below, or view our calendar to see all of our upcoming events. 

Dino Fest 2024 art

September 21, 2024

Dino Fest

Join us for our annual festival celebrating all things dinosaur!

Dig in
Lit up dinosaur skeletons in orange, pink, and green at night

October 3–31, 2024

Boney Island

Don’t miss Boney Island’s immersive, interactive, and illuminated experience this Halloween season at NHM!

Let's skelebrate
Link to Dinosaur Encounters page

Thursdays–Saturdays

Dinosaur Encounters

Have the ultimate dinosaur experience when they come to life before your eyes in our theater performances.

Go on an adventure

Upcoming Events

More events

Wed

11

Sep

Three T-rex dinosaur skeletons in different sizes

Dinosaur Hall Tour
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 1 pm

Explore our Dinosaur Hall with a Museum Educator to learn more about the fascinating world of dinosaurs.

Learn more

Wed

11

Sep

Tortoise walking on the floor with sitting children's legs and feet in the background

Meet a Live Animal
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 3 pm

Get up close and personal with the Museum's resident animals! Hear amazing stories about critters that are often misunderstood or overlooked.

Learn more

Thu

12

Sep

Three T-rex dinosaur skeletons in different sizes

Dinosaur Hall Tour
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 1 pm

Explore our Dinosaur Hall with a Museum Educator to learn more about the fascinating world of dinosaurs.

Learn more