1. Scales of the Universe
Look for: Second-level walkway around the Hayden Sphere
Find the comparison where the Hayden Sphere represents the Sun. What everyday fruit represents Earth's size at that scale?
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Hayden and Rose Center exhibit hunt
Explore the physical Rose Center galleries through models, a meteorite, and clues about our universe.
Families and curious explorers ages 8+ · Suggested exploring time: 45 minutes
Two low-ink pages. The PDF uses US Letter; choose “Fit to page” for A4. Questions are Stella learning activities, and do not include museum admission or a show.
STELLA / EXHIBIT EXPLORER
American Museum of Natural History - Rose Center
Explore the physical Rose Center galleries through models, a meteorite, and clues about our universe.
Name: Visit date:
Bring a pencil. Write, sketch or work with someone who can record your ideas. Explore in any order using exhibit labels and clues. No planetarium show or telescope session is needed. If a stop is closed or hard to find, mark it and try another. Follow staff directions. Check current visitor access and temporary closures before traveling. This independent Stella activity does not include admission. Ages and exploring time are suggestions.
2. Scales of the Universe
Look for: Second-level walkway; comparison where the Sphere represents the Milky Way
Now find the comparison where the Sphere represents our whole galaxy. What sports ball represents a typical star cluster within it?
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3. Harriet and Robert Heilbrunn Cosmic Pathway
Look for: Spiral walkway; look near the end of its timeline
Find the marker for the human era. The thickness of what tiny everyday object represents that stretch of time?
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STELLA / EXHIBIT EXPLORER
American Museum of Natural History - Rose Center
Explore the physical Rose Center galleries through models, a meteorite, and clues about our universe.
Continue exploring. You may visit the stops in any order.
4. Willamette Meteorite
Look for: Cullman Hall of the Universe, lower level
Read the meteorite's story. In which U.S. state was it found, and how many tons does it weigh?
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5. Black Hole Exhibit
Look for: Cullman Hall of the Universe, lower level
Read the Black Hole exhibit description. Even what very fast kind of signal cannot escape from inside a black hole?
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6. Stars Zone
Look for: Cullman Hall of the Universe, lower level
Read how stars connect to people. Where were many of the chemical elements in our bodies made?
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