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. 

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

Sat

27

Jul

Visitors looking up, holding binoculars to their eyes

Nature Gardens Exploration
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 11 am

Enjoy NHM’s one-of-a-kind Nature Gardens while learning more about urban wildlife. A Museum Educator is available for one hour to guide you through a Nature Garden Exploration such as birding, bug netting, nature journaling and more!

Learn more

Sat

27

Jul

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

Sun

28

Jul

Visitors looking up, holding binoculars to their eyes

Nature Gardens Exploration
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 11 am

Enjoy NHM’s one-of-a-kind Nature Gardens while learning more about urban wildlife. A Museum Educator is available for one hour to guide you through a Nature Garden Exploration such as birding, bug netting, nature journaling and more!

Learn more