Official Site of The State of New Jersey
11:30 am Secrets of the Universe (NEW)
1:30 pm We Are Guardians
2:30 pm Spark: The Universe in Us
12:00 – 2:00 pm
My Hands Sing the Blues by Jeanne Walker Harvey is a story of African American artist Romare Bearden’s childhood journey from North Carolina to Harlem during the Great Migration. After reading about the artist, we will create a collage inspired by his artwork.
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Sand Art Earth
12:00 – 2:00 pm
A Much Moved People gallery
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Silhouette Lighthouse
4:15 pm – 6:00 pm
Join us for an exclusive free showing of NASA’s brand-new original documentary “Planetary Defenders,” which dives into the high-stakes world of asteroid detection and planetary defense. Journey alongside a team of astronomers and scientists working tirelessly to track and monitor near-Earth asteroids, aiming to protect our planet from potential impacts. This documentary captures the efforts of these unsung heroes, blending cutting-edge science with personal stories to reveal the human spirit behind this critical endeavor. Witness the drama, the challenges, and the triumphs of those on the front lines of planetary defense. After the movie there will be time for Q & A. Please note: Movie run time is 1 hour, 15 minutes. Suitable for General Audiences.
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10:30 am - 12:30 pm
My Hands Sing the Blues by Jeanne Walker Harvey is a story of African American artist Romare Bearden’s childhood journey from North Carolina to Harlem during the Great Migration. After reading about the artist, we will create a collage inspired by his artwork.
12:00 pm Secrets of the Universe
1:00 pm We Are Guardians
2:00 pm The Great Solar System Adventure!
3:00 pm Spark: The Universe in Us
11:30 am Secrets of the Universe (NEW)
1:30 pm We Are Guardians
2:30 pm Spark: The Universe in Us
12:00 – 2:00 pm
When You Find the Right Rock by Mary Lyn Ray and Felicita Sala is an exploration that connects us to nature, is about collections, and finding that special rock. After the story we will decorate a box to start our own rock collection.
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Building Bridges
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Written in the Rocks gallery
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Aurora Art
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
When You Find the Right Rock by Mary Lyn Ray and Felicita Sala is an exploration that connects us to nature, is about collections, and finding that special rock. After the story we will decorate a box to start our own rock collection.
12:00 pm Secrets of the Universe
1:00 pm We Are Guardians
2:00 pm The Great Solar System Adventure!
3:00 pm Spark: The Universe in Us
11:30 am Secrets of the Universe (NEW)
1:30 pm We Are Guardians
2:30 pm Spark: The Universe in Us
12:00 – 2:00 pm
How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers is about a boy who is obsessed with stars and would like to catch his own. After the story, we will make a craft with a night sky theme.
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Basket Making
12:00 – 2:00 pm
American Perspectives gallery
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Flower Painting
4:15 pm
Speaker: Dr. Charles Liu, AMNH & CUNY College of Staten Island
The Vera Rubin Observatory is the newest astrophysical facility to open - and already it is gathering more data each night than all the other telescopes on Earth put together. See the latest images obtained with this amazing telescope; hear about its revolutionary technology and capabilities; and learn how you can be part of the Legacy Survey of Space and Time - the observatory's first ten-year science mission - and make your own cosmic discoveries!"
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12:00 pm Secrets of the Universe
1:00 pm We Are Guardians
2:00 pm The Great Solar System Adventure!
3:00 pm Spark: The Universe in Us
11:00 – 3:00 pm
The Bureau of Natural History will host “Ecosystems at Risk” conservation open house Sat., Sept. 20 from 11:00 - 3:00 pm. The event is being held in collaboration with the New Jersey DEP, highlighting the Museum's exhibition “Ecosystems at Risk: Threatened & Endangered in NJ” and some of the conservation projects taking place in our state.
4:15 pm – 6:00 pm
Due to popular demand, we’ve added a second free showing of NASA’s brand-new original documentary “Planetary Defenders,” which dives into the high-stakes world of asteroid detection and planetary defense. Journey alongside a team of astronomers and scientists working tirelessly to track and monitor near-Earth asteroids, aiming to protect our planet from potential impacts. This documentary captures the efforts of these unsung heroes, blending cutting-edge science with personal stories to reveal the human spirit behind this critical endeavor. Witness the drama, the challenges, and the triumphs of those on the front lines of planetary defense. After the movie there will be time for Q & A. Please note: Movie run time is 1 hour, 15 minutes. Suitable for General Audiences.
Reserve your seat.
