Programs

Join Dr. Jeremy J. Kirchman, Curator of Birds and Mammals at the New York State Museum, for a gallery talk exploring the remarkable evolutionary connection between birds and dinosaurs. Drawing on fossil discoveries, anatomical evidence, and modern scientific research, Dr. Kirchman will reveal how today's birds are the living descendants of theropod dinosaurs. Learn how feathers, flight, and other characteristics evolved over millions of years and discover why every sparrow, hawk, and robin offers a glimpse into the age of dinosaurs. 

Continue your journey through prehistoric life by visiting Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals on the Museum's 4th Floor Terrace.