The Rose Center for Earth and Space at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City
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The center was built to educate visitors about the universe, galaxies, starts, planets and other astronomical concepts. It houses the new Hayden Planetarium which presents daily shows featuring vivid imagery and the latest technology.
The Rose Center for Earth and Space is seven storeys high with a modern design. A cube of glass houses the 87-foot-diameter Hayden Sphere as well as several permanent exhibition halls and spaces. One of the exhibits follows a spiraling ramp around the sphere and features events that occurred during 13 billion years of cosmic evolution.
Behind the Center, a one-acre outdoor Arthur Ross Terrace features a modern fountain, views of the Theodore Roosevelt Park, and offers dining facilities.
The Museum is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:45 pm, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. On Fridays, the Rose Center for Earth and Space remains open until 8:45 pm. Suggested admission to the American Museum of Natural History, including the Rose Center for Earth and Space, is $10 for adults, $7.50 for students and seniors, and $6 for children.
For additional information, call the museum at 212-769-5100. For ticket reservations, visit www.amnh.org or call 212-769-5200.
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Rose Center for Earth and Space, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York City, New York, 212-769-5100, 212-769-5200, www.amnh.org
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Apr 05, 2004