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To do: Exhibits to explore this May in D.C. and New York

By Science News Staff

The Future Is Here Festival

May 16–18

Cosmologist Brian Greene and actor Patrick Stewart are among the headliners at this event, themed “science meets science fiction.”

Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, D.C.


World Science Festival

May 28–June 1

This celebration of science will feature 50 events, including talks, performances and live demonstrations.

Various locations in New York City

TRUE TO LIFE John James Audubon’s original life-sized watercolors of American birds are on display in New York City. Purchased for the New York Historical Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon


Audubon’s Aviary: Parts Unknown

March 21–May 26

See over 100 of John James Audubon’s original life-sized watercolors of American birds.

New York Historical Society, New York City

A version of this article appears in the May 3, 2014 issue of Science News.

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