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Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation
Hailed internationally as a soaring architectural achievement, and housing world-class scientific research facilities, next-generation classrooms, and innovative exhibitions, the Museum’s highly anticipated Gilder Center will open to the public on May 4, 2023.
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AMNH Requests the Equestrian Statue on Central Park West Be Moved
The Museum has requested that the Equestrian Statue, which sits on NYC public park land in front of its entrance, be moved.
June 21, 2020
First Dinosaurs Laid Soft-Shelled Eggs
New study suggests that hard-shelled eggs evolved at least three times in dinosaur family tree.
June 17, 2020
AMNH Launches Ology Science App for Kids
New iPad app offers fun and educational science games and resources for children of all ages.
June 16, 2020
AMNH Launches New Virtual Field Trips
New virtual field trips for online classroom or at-home learning.
June 8, 2020
Shining Light on Sleeping Cataclysmic Binaries
Study supports contested 35-year old predictions, shows that observable novae are just "tip of the iceberg".
March 25, 2020
Is Niagara Falls a Barrier Against Fish Movement?
Study shows that fishes above and below Niagara Falls are unlikely to interbreed.
March 24, 2020
Mosaic Evolution Painted Lorikeets a Rainbow of Color
A new study examines how color evolved in one of the flashiest groups of parrots—Australasian lorikeets.
February 26, 2020
Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals Will Open Fall 2020
Re-envisioned halls will present the current science of mineral formation and showcase spectacular new specimens.
February 26, 2020
DNA from Ancient Packrat Nests Helps Unpack Earth's Past
New study uses environmental DNA sequencing technique to show ecological changes since last ice age.
February 20, 2020
Citizen Scientists Discover Rare Cosmic Pairing
Citizen scientists have uncovered a bizarre pairing of two brown dwarfs.
February 14, 2020
New Hayden Planetarium Space Show Opens January 21, 2020
Narrated by Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o and featuring a stunning exploration of worlds that share our solar system.
January 15, 2020
Ancient Ape Was a Climber, Not a Walker
New study of controversial Oreopithecus fossils shows it moved unlike any ape alive today.
December 23, 2019