"The festivities begin today, May 15, with the opening of For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence. The exhibit championship rings, trophies, medals and jewelry from legendary athletes and teams."
"At the heart of the celebration are the World Cup watch parties. Beginning June 11, the museum will screen matches in its most storied spaces, including the Cullman Hall of the Universe and on the LeFrak Theater's massive 60-by-40-foot screen. A highlight of the summer will be the June 13 screening of Brazil vs. Morocco-the first 2026 World Cup match to be played locally."
"Beyond the matches, the museum is introducing the on May 18. This interactive play space features digital simulators and virtual competitions where you can test your striking and goalkeeping skills. You can even snap photos with wax figures of soccer legends provided by Madame Tussauds New York."
"If you're interested in the "how" behind the "wow," the museum's learning labs will offer a deep dive into the biomechanics of the human body. Starting May 28, the Human Origins Learning Lab will explore how muscles, bones and brain responses adapt to high-level athletic performance. Meanwhile, the Global Sports Pavilion in the Futter Gallery will feature photography and video celebrating iconic moments in sports as well as the opportunity to explore the physics of a soccer ball and other hands-on activities."
The American Museum of Natural History is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with programming that connects athletic excellence to scientific discovery. The festivities begin May 15 with an exhibit featuring championship rings, trophies, medals, and jewelry from legendary athletes and teams. World Cup watch parties start June 11, with screenings in major museum spaces including Cullman Hall of the Universe and a large LeFrak Theater screen, highlighted by a June 13 local screening of Brazil vs. Morocco. An interactive play space opens May 18 with digital simulators and virtual competitions for striking and goalkeeping, plus photo opportunities with wax figures from Madame Tussauds New York. Learning labs begin May 28, focusing on biomechanics and how muscles, bones, and brain responses adapt to high-level performance, alongside a Global Sports Pavilion with hands-on physics activities and sports media.
Read at Time Out New York
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