During the week of September 23rd, the American Museum of Natural History will be offering several public programs and events in conjunction with Climate Week NYC. Don’t miss this annual gathering compact with global leaders, activists, and organizations.
Portraits on Climate and Health: Dreams We Carry Installation
Portraits on climate and health in the Ellen V. Futter Gallery. Photo: Alvaro Keding
Opening Monday, September 23, portraits of nearly 700 people of all ages, who participated in a Photobooth Action outside the Museum last week, will be on display at two locations in the Museum; the Ellen V. Futter Gallery and the Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium in the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. Visitors will be able to explore portrait subjects’ narratives on interactive tablets and their smartphones. The Futter Gallery installation will be on view into the Fall, and the installation in the Gilder Center will close on Friday, September 27th. The installation is part of Canopy, Wellcome’s citizen art and science festival, bringing health to the heart of Climate Week NYC.
The Wayfinders Film Series: Indigenous Wisdom Leading in the Climate Crisis
Still from Indai Apai Darah (Mother, Father, Blood). Photo: Kynan Tegar
On Monday, September 23rd at 7 pm, Wayfinders Circle, Pawanka Fund, and the World Union of Indigenous Spiritual Practitioners are showcasing three short documentaries created by Indigenous filmmakers. These films share inspiring stories of Indigenous guardianship of our planet during a time of environmental crisis. The featured films include Indai Apai Darah (Mother, Father, Blood), Niitsitapi (The Real People), and Ngarridurndeng Kured (We Going Home Now). Screenings will be followed by a talkback with filmmakers and key players in the films. This program is part of an extension of the Museum’s Margaret Mead Film Festival, which presents storytelling from diverse voices near and far.
Building a Resilient Future: New York’s Climate Education Movement Expert Panel and Education Hub Launch
As part of a commitment to educational efforts in climate change, on Wednesday, September 25th, at 4:30 pm, the Museum will be co-hosting an event with SubjectToClimate and the Climate and Resilience Education Task Force for educators, policymakers, and leaders to explore strategies for integrating climate education across various sectors and subject areas. The event will include a networking reception, an expert panel, and the launch of the New York Climate Education Hub, a statewide curriculum resource for New York educators looking for ways to integrate climate education into their classrooms.
In Conversation with Sean Decatur: Healthier Futures in a Changing Climate
On Wednesday, September 25th, at 7 pm, Museum President Sean Decatur, in collaboration with Wellcome, will be hosting and moderating a discussion panel highlighting critical scientific and cultural issues. The conversation will delve into the pivotal roles of scientific research, policy initiatives, and cultural strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change on global community health. Held in the Gilder Center, the panel will include Wellcome’s Canopy International Writer-in-Residence Priya Basil, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Deputy NOAA Administrator Jainey K. Bavishi, Sternberg Family Professor of Leadership at the City College of New York and former New York City Health Commissioner Dave Chokshi, and Clinical Professor of Global Public Health and Sustainable Urban Development at the University of Cambridge Tolullah Oni.
Climate Change at the Museum
During Climate Week, the public is encouraged to visit the American Museum of Natural History and experience the extent of its exhibitions about the natural world around us, including the dynamic media wall comprised of 36 high-definition 55-inch screens in the Museum’s David S. and Ruth L. Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth where visitors can interact with current data on the climate crisis. For tickets, visit amnh.org.