May the Fourth be with you! There's lots to do on July 4th before heading to the East River for the annual Macy's fireworks spectacular, or to Coney Island or Jersey City for their annual fireworks displays. Most NYC museums are open on Sunday, July 4th, and not likely to be crowded, so you can enjoy some exceptional current special exhibits. These NYC museums … [Read more...] about NYC Museums Open July 4th Weekend
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Hayden Planetarium Re-Opens with Worlds Beyond Earth Outer Space Show
The iconic Hayden Planetarium Space Theater reopens today, with its newest Space Show, Worlds Beyond Earth, Narrated by Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o, the show about outer space features immersive visualizations, groundbreaking space missions, and breathtaking scenes depicting the evolution of our solar system. It's all in state-of-the-art … [Read more...] about Hayden Planetarium Re-Opens with Worlds Beyond Earth Outer Space Show
FREE Midwinter Recess Things to Do With Kids
NYC schools are closed Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 15, through Sunday, Feb. 21 for Midwinter Recess. Here is a calendar of things to do with your kids or grandkids, virtually or in person, from top NYC museums and NYC parks, so everything is a combination of learning and entretainment. All events are FREE because the name of our website is NYC on the Cheap. If you … [Read more...] about FREE Midwinter Recess Things to Do With Kids
AMNH Special Event: Discussion on Climate Change
The fifth anniversary of the adoption of the Paris Agreement—the international pledge to keep a global temperature rise this century well below 2° Celsius above pre-industrial levels - is soon, and AMNH is presenting a special FREE program about climate change issues, including the human impact. Climate Change and Climate Goals: The Paris Agreement Today features … [Read more...] about AMNH Special Event: Discussion on Climate Change
American Museum of Natural History Re-Opens Sept. 9
All you fans of dinosaurs and giant whales can rejoice. The American Museum of Natural History reopens on Wed., Sept. 9, with new timed-entry, new hours, new admission fees and required facemasks. AMNH will be open five days a week, Wednesday to Sunday, instead of daily, from 10am to 5:30pm. The previous a pay-what-you-wish admission policy for all visitors has been … [Read more...] about American Museum of Natural History Re-Opens Sept. 9
Celebrate the NASA Mars 2020 Mission With These AMNH Virtual Events
In preparation for the launch of the NASA Mars 2020 mission, the American Museum of Natural History is hosting a day of FREE live online events to celebrate the Red Planet. NASA plans to launch the Mars 2020 mission on Thurs., July 30, sending the Perseverance rover to collect samples from the rocky surface of our planetary neighbor, in search of signs of ancient … [Read more...] about Celebrate the NASA Mars 2020 Mission With These AMNH Virtual Events
AMNH Launches Online Science-Oriented Summer Camps for Kids Grades 2-9
The kids are bored and you are stressed from keeping them busy. The solution could be the new science-oriented virtual summer camp launched by NYC's own world-famous American Museum of Natural History. Kids in grades 2-9 can learn coding, explore the science of climate change, uncover the forces that have shaped life on earth, explore the moon and planets, and … [Read more...] about AMNH Launches Online Science-Oriented Summer Camps for Kids Grades 2-9
NYC History: Manhattanhenge
Manhattanhenge is a unique urban phenomenon. It occurs four times a year, when the sun sets directly through the center of Manhattan cross streets, lighting both the north and south sides. Manhattanhenge is four times a year, this week, May 29 and 30, and again in mid-July. The term Manhattanhenge was coined nearly 20 years ago by native New Yorker and rock star … [Read more...] about NYC History: Manhattanhenge
Earth Day 2020 Virtual Events
Normally, Earth Day in NYC is a major event, with FREE exhibits and more in Union Square Park and elsewhere, and this year's 50th Anniversary was to be bigger and better than ever But this year is not normal,, and Earth Day events are virtual. Here's how you can participate in Eath Day 2020 virtually from home, starting Sunday, April 19. Earth Day … [Read more...] about Earth Day 2020 Virtual Events
NYC Update: Virtual Tours & Shows This Week
Take a break from the bad news headlines, stay home safely, and enjoy these special weekday events from the NYC cultural institutions we cannot visit in person right now, including garden tours, museum tours, concerts and live chats with experts, all FREE. You can still enjoy spring and the best of New York City, virtually. Stay home and stay safe. NYCOTC … [Read more...] about NYC Update: Virtual Tours & Shows This Week
