Climate Learning Lab
In this investigation-driven learning lab, designed for ages 8 and up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about climate, climate change, and what we can do to address our warming planet.
Explore the global forces that fuel and maintain our climate system with hands-on activities led by Museum facilitators. You’ll investigate four key spheres of influence: the atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.
Daniel Kim/© AMNH
Daniel Kim/© AMNH
What You Can Do in the Climate Learning Lab
Educators will offer a variety of activities for visitors each day. On your visit, you may be able to:
- Measure infrared to see how color impacts heat absorption
- Experiment with heat and salinity to observe how the oceans move
- Discover how everyday activities are linked to human-induced climate change through a series of short videos produced by the Museum’s Science Visualization team
- Interact with specimens from the Museum’s collection to understand how organisms impact the carbon cycle—and the effect on climate
Plan Your Visit
- The Climate Learning Lab is located on Floor 3 of the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.
- Admission is included with any admission to the Museum.
- Drop-in hours are on select Saturdays and Sundays from 12–5 pm.
Learn More
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