American Museum of Natural History. Photo: Marley White
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Encounters in the Milky Way

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Jun 9, 2025 - Ongoing

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As part of its 25th anniversary celebration of the Rose Center for Earth and Space, the American Museum of Natural History presents this show that highlights our galaxy’s place in the universe. Narrated by actor Pedro Pascal, the time-traveling journey uses cutting-edge timelapse simulations—a billion years into the past and millions of years into the future—to uncover the cosmic movements of the Milky Way and how they impact the solar system.

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