I was recently invited to visit the Natural History Museum in NYC to attend a childrens show. I attended Dr Nebulas Laboratory Planetary Vacation.

Overview: 

Dr. Nebula is lost in space! Help Scooter learn about the planets and moons of our solar system. By creating a three-dimensional model of the solar system, children will help locate Dr. Nebula.  This one-hour Interactive Science Theater show offers a fun encounter the whole family will enjoy. Join live presenter Scooter, Dr. Nebula’s trusty apprentice, as kids explore hands-on activities and find the answers to questions on the universe and beyond.

****I was very impressed by this show, but There are some things I think they could work on.  The show was very informative as they talked about the planets and how hot/cold it is there. They also talked about why Pluto is no a planet anymore, and new discoveries. That was very informative and great my 5 yr old learned a lot.

They also showed you how to make a aseroid or comet (sorry don’t remember which one) out of dry ice, coke and some other products.

What I really didn’t like about the show was Dr. Nebula was a horrible actor, the guy even though he’s only shown for about 10 minutes had a horrible accent and didn’t need teh fake mustache.   My daughter was very hurt when she was not called on to participate.  Now I understand there are a lot of kids and no everyone can participate, but all the kids chosen were always from the same areas of the room, and it looked like some kids were even chosen twice. They did make an effort though at the end to have all the kids not chosen to hold a paper up(sun).

Overall this program was fun for the kids and according to my daughter she learned a lot.

If you would like to attend a Childrens event at AMNH here are some events going on in the month of October

10th Anniversary Celebration of the Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center For Earth  and Space

• Sunday October 10, 10 AM-5:45 PM
• free with museum admission
• Overview-To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth and Space, the American Museum of Natural History will host a special celebration for all ages featuring dazzling performances, live concerts, hands-on activities, presentations by Museum scientists, and a special appearance by NASA astronaut Michael Massimino.  Festivities will include the world premiere of the new Big Bang presentation, which takes visitors on an exciting journey through the universe, and of the spectacular AstroBulletin about the last 10 years of astrophysics.      Event highlights include: Space Panorama, a recreation the historic Apollo 11 flight using only hand movements, facial expressions, narration, music, and a table; AstroCappella, a unique singing group, The Chromatics, that blends astronomy and music to create songs about the universe; and Native American Sky Stories, featuring Grammy Award winner Joanne Shenandoah and historian Doug George presenting Native American Sky Stories with music, dance, and more.

Wild, Wild World: Bats

• Saturday October 16 11-12pm and 1-2pm
• $10-$12
• Get ready for Halloween! Rob Mies of the Organization for Bat Conservation leads this live-animal program about bats. Learn amazing facts about endangered species, vampire bats, and more. Meet a few bat ambassadors, including the Malayan flying fox, the largest bat in the world with a wingspan of up to 6 feet.

Annual Halloween Celebration:

• Sunday October 31, 2-5pm
• $10 per person
• Trick or treat among the dangerous dinosaurs, eerie elephants, and other-worldly planets. Kids’ favorite characters will wander the Museum halls greeting and entertaining visitors. Spooky arts and crafts will keep little hands busy, and live performances will punctuate the proceedings.

Visit www.amnh.com for more info.

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, complimentary tickes were provided for my family and I.