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November 2026
Sunday
November
01
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Film Kids & Family

T. REX 3D Film

In the Commons Theater, see T. REX 3D which animates the life of T. Rex, including NHM’s own Thomas the T. Rex, in this all-new, family-friendly film. Narrated by Sam Neill of Jurassic Park fame, T. REX 3D offers a thrilling, immersive experience. 

weekly

  • 1:30 pm
  • 2:15 pm
  • 3:00 pm
  • 4:30 pm

Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.

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Film Kids & Family

Ocean Paradise 3D Film

Journey to remote Pacific atolls in this stunning new short film that reveals the beauty, history, and fragility of some of the world’s most pristine marine ecosystems.

weekly

  • 3:45 pm

Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.

Monday
November
02
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Special Exhibitions

Unearthed: Raw Beauty

Experience our newest exhibition showcasing some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered. Unearthed reveals the beauty of minerals and crystals in their natural state, with some on view for the very first time.

daily

through 04/18/27

  • 9:30 am
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Film Kids & Family

Tiny Giants Film

Discover the hidden worlds beneath our feet in this family-friendly film that follows a brave chipmunk on a big adventure through a miniature wilderness.

weekly

  • 10:30 am
  • 11:15 am

Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.

daily

  • 12:00 pm
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Film Kids & Family

T. REX 3D Film

In the Commons Theater, see T. REX 3D which animates the life of T. Rex, including NHM’s own Thomas the T. Rex, in this all-new, family-friendly film. Narrated by Sam Neill of Jurassic Park fame, T. REX 3D offers a thrilling, immersive experience. 

weekly

  • 12:00 pm
  • 12:45 pm
  • 2:15 pm

Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.

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Film Kids & Family

Ocean Paradise 3D Film

Journey to remote Pacific atolls in this stunning new short film that reveals the beauty, history, and fragility of some of the world’s most pristine marine ecosystems.

weekly

  • 1:30 pm

Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.

Tuesday
November
03
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Special Exhibitions

Unearthed: Raw Beauty

Experience our newest exhibition showcasing some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered. Unearthed reveals the beauty of minerals and crystals in their natural state, with some on view for the very first time.

daily

through 04/18/27

  • 9:30 am
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Film Kids & Family

Tiny Giants Film

Discover the hidden worlds beneath our feet in this family-friendly film that follows a brave chipmunk on a big adventure through a miniature wilderness.

weekly

  • 10:30 am
  • 11:15 am

Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.

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Tours & Activities

Scanning Electron Microscope Demonstration

Join an NHM scientist at the Scanning Electron Microscope Lab to learn how we use this important tool in discoveries about our natural world. Get an overview of this specialized equipment’s capabilities, see specimens in amazing detail, and have a chanc

weekly

  • 11:00 am

Tuesdays and Thursdays

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Film Kids & Family

T. REX 3D Film

In the Commons Theater, see T. REX 3D which animates the life of T. Rex, including NHM’s own Thomas the T. Rex, in this all-new, family-friendly film. Narrated by Sam Neill of Jurassic Park fame, T. REX 3D offers a thrilling, immersive experience. 

weekly

  • 12:00 pm
  • 12:45 pm
  • 2:15 pm

Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.

daily

  • 12:00 pm
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Special Exhibitions

Spider Pavilion

This one-of-a-kind seasonal pavilion gives you a rare glimpse into the secret life of spiders. Stroll through the open air pavilion to see hundreds of orb weavers and their amazing webs all around you.

daily

through 11/30/25

  • 10:00 am

Offered every 30 minutes starting at 10 am. The last event is at 4:30 pm.