Discover the Heart of the World
JERUSALEM takes audiences on an inspiring and eye-opening tour of one of the world’s oldest and most enigmatic cities. Destroyed and rebuilt countless times over 5,000 years, Jerusalem’s enduring appeal remains a mystery. What made it so important to so many different cultures? How did it become the center of the world for three major religions? Why does it still matter to us?
JERUSALEM attempts to answer these questions by following three young Jerusalemites and their families – Jewish, Christian and Muslim. Through their eyes, audiences will learn what it means to call Jerusalem home, and experience celebrations and events that mark the high points of a year in the life of the city.
JERUSALEM will also follow noted archaeologist, Dr. Jodi Magness, as she explores some of the most extraordinary historical sites in the region in order to better understand this crossroads of civilization.
JERUSALEM seeks to build trust and respect between Jews, Christians and Muslims by showcasing their common heritage and inspiring them, and the public, to better understand each other. Audiences will gain a completely unique perspective of a part of the world that captivates the imagination of billions of people.
One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon.
Running time, 25 minutes.
Saturday Space Lab: NASA's Europa Clipper Mission & Backyard Astronomy
Join us for an engaging session of our Saturday Space Lab!
October 12th, 12pm
1. NASA's Europa Clipper Mission: Discover the exciting details of NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission, which aims to investigate Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa. Learn its primary goal: determine if Europa's subsurface environments might support life.
2. Backyard Astronomy: Perfect for stargazers, we’ll explore the best times to observe the night sky and offer tips on spotting planets. Enhance your stargazing experience with practical advice for observing celestial wonders from your backyard.
Saturday Space Labs are live presentations led by our talented interns, astronomy docents, and museum educators.
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Cities of the Future
Imagine stepping 50 years into the future and finding smart cities designed to be totally sustainable. Renewable energy is our primary power source, space-based solar power provides solar energy 24 hours a day, everything is recycled, and you have your own individualized pods that run on maglev trains using little or no energy. You can also ride an electric flying vehicle! Traffic jams are a thing of the past. This isn’t science fiction. Engineers are making plans for a sustainable world right now.
Cities of the Future is an exciting giant screen experience from MacGillivray Freeman Films and the American Society of Civil Engineers, the award-winning team that brought you Dream Big: Engineering Our World.
The runtime is approximately 40 minutes
Superhuman Body
Discover the Wonders of the Human Body and the Groundbreaking Medical Innovations That are Saving Human Lives.
Narrated by Matthew McConaughey.
Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels takes audiences inside the wonders of the human body and the incredible breakthroughs in science and bioengineering that are changing the course of human health.
Superhuman Body is a MacGillivray Freeman film presented by Edwards Lifesciences and Kenneth C. Griffin.
The runtime is approximately 40 minutes.
Current Night Sky 'Las Estrellas de las Americas'
Our full-dome programs utilize Digistar7, a visualization and simulation software designed to present and teach astronomy, astrophysics, and earth sciences. Our full-dome theater is a large-scale immersive environment featuring a real-time digital planetarium.
Current Night Sky
"Las Estrellas de las Americas" is a bilingual show that weaves together captivating Latin American mythology through immersive storytelling. Come with us from Long Island to South America as we explore the constellations and hear mythical stories from various South American cultures. Educator Director Ines J teaches us about stargazing and Greek mythology surrounding the constellations.
"I love stargazing and learning about the Greek Mythology surrounding the constellations. I was even more curious to learn about Latin American myths and how they relate to astronomical phenomena. Bringing these stories to life helps bring awareness to the rich and exotic culture that’s hidden in Latin America." - Director of Education Ines J.
