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Creature Feature: The Science of Monster Movies & Community Filmmaking 

June 8, noon6 pm.
Free
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Join the Musuem for live storytelling about the weird and wonderful creatures in monster movies and real biology (3:00–4:30). A paleontologist contrasts the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park to their feathered, paleontologically accurate—and much scarier—real-life counterparts. This afternoon also features a community animation project (12:00–6:00 p.m.): visitors are invited to color animation cels for a scientifically correct monster movie. The final collaborative short films will be shared on the Museum’s social channels following the event. Part of Open Worlds: Science. Free admission. This program is supported by the Simons Foundation.

Location:

36-01 35th Avenue
Astoria, NY 11106