{"id":1014,"date":"2009-02-04T13:23:45","date_gmt":"2009-02-04T17:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=1014"},"modified":"2012-12-24T16:02:07","modified_gmt":"2012-12-24T20:02:07","slug":"new-yorks-museum-of-natural-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/02\/04\/new-yorks-museum-of-natural-history\/","title":{"rendered":"New York’s Museum of Natural History: must-see winter exhibits"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PhotoWith exhibits ranging from prehistoric fossils to futuristic space shows, the American Museum of Natural History in New York<\/a> is a \u201cmust-see\u201d for curious minds and wild imaginations. It is located in the Upper West Side<\/a>.You can spend hours, even days, inside the museum. And if you\u2019re planning a visit to New York City this winter, two particular exhibits will make your trip especially memorable. Check out the state-of-the-art Polar Rink and mind-bending digitally animated music show, SonicVision.<\/p>\n

For the first time in it\u2019s 140-year history, museum-goers can enjoy outdoor skating!<\/strong> The Polar Rink, open through March 1st, is made from a recyclable synthetic surface and features a twinkling 17-foot model polar bear at its center. Glide around the eco-friendly rink and be awed by the amazing views of the Rose Center for Earth and Space. If you\u2019re not much of a skating buff, you can simply watch the action from the museum\u2019s glassed-in North Galleria, where winter treats are available for purchase.<\/p>\n

While the main museum may close at 5:45 pm, the skating rink is open until 8:00 on weeknights and 10:00 on weekends. You\u2019ll want to stick around too for the computer-generated musical and visual experience that is SonicVision.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The state-of-the-art show is presented in the Hayden Planetarium Space Theater every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 and 8:30 pm (through the end of April). Watch as digital imagery morphs in synch with a soundtrack mixed by Moby, including tunes from Radiohead, U2, David Bowie, Coldplay, Queens of the Stone Age, Prodigy, and more. The show can be a little disorienting at first but you\u2019ll quickly get lost in the wild visuals and find yourself staring, mouth agape, at the spectacle.<\/p>\n

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Studio accommodation in New York's Upper West Side (NY-14320)<\/div>\n<\/div>New York Habitat has dozens of great vacation rentals on the Upper West Side<\/a> near the Museum of Natural History, including:<\/p>\n

This cozy alcove studio Vacation Rental on the Upper West Side (NY-14320)<\/a>, located just steps from Central Park.<\/p>\n

This charming 1-Bedroom Vacation Rental on the Upper West Side (NY-7917)<\/a>, located on the 3rd floor of a brownstone building walk-up. The apartment features a well-outfitted kitchen, southern exposure and hardwood floors.<\/p>\n

This luxe 1 Bedroom Vacation Rental on the Upper West Side (NY-14209)<\/a> is only a short bit away from Central Park.<\/p>\n

Have you ever been to the Museum of Natural History? What\u2019s your favorite exhibit? Please share your experience with us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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