Science Sense- Bears

Science Sense Tours

Visitors who are blind or partially sighted are invited to attend this program, held monthly in the halls of the American Museum of Natural History. Specially trained Museum tour guides highlight specific themes and exhibits, engaging participants through extensive verbal descriptions and touchable objects.

Science Sense tours are available to individuals or to groups. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Programs may be subject to change. Tours are Free for Members or with Museum admission.

Bears
Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at 2:30 pm

From the frigid polar seas to the hot Florida swamps, bears have thrived in diverse environments. We will explore these various habitats and the adaptations that allow bears to succeed in such different places.

For additional information or to register for a Science Sense tour, please call 212-769-5567 or email accessibility@amnh.org

Other Upcoming Tours

Meet the Dinosaurs
Saturday, January 9, 2016, at 10:30 am

Join our guides on a paleontological adventure through the Hall of Saurischian Dinosaurs and the Hall of Ornithischian Dinosaurs.

Akeley Hall of African Mammals
Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at 2:30 pm

Explore the amazing wildlife and varying topography of Africa, from the Serengeti to the waters of the Upper Nile to the volcanic mountains of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Theodore Roosevelt and the Diversity of Life on Earth
Saturday, March 12, 2016, 10:30 am

Learn about the history of the Museum, Theodore Roosevelt as a conservationist and Roosevelt’s many contributions to preserving the diversity of life on Earth.