Project News

Part of Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.

Group of people wearing hard hats and holding shovels, stand behind a group of seated children to commemorate the Gilder Center groundbreaking. D. Finnin/© AMNH

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7/11/2023 

We are pleased to announce that the revitalized sections of Theodore Roosevelt Park next to the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation are now open to the public.

Please join us on the west side of Theodore Roosevelt Park on Thursday, July 13, for community celebrations of the park reopening: 

  • 4-6 pm: Join neighbors and elected officials to mark the renovation, which includes new plantings, benches, paths, and gathering areas. 
  • 7 pm: Join a viewing party for Manhattanhenge—which occurs when the setting Sun lines up with the cross-streets of Manhattan—that will take place in the park, featuring live music by the Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra. Sunset is expected at 8:21 pm. 

This event is being held in partnership with Congressman Jerry Nadler, Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, Senator Jose M. Serrano, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, New York City Council Member Gale Brewer, and Community Board 7.

Both events will be held outdoors and will be cancelled in case of inclement weather. A notice of cancellation will be posted to amnh.org/gilder-news.

5/5/2023 

We are pleased to announce that the Gilder Center opened to the public yesterday at 2 pm, along with an additional section of Theodore Roosevelt Park adjacent to the entrance.

Going forward, these updates will shift from a biweekly schedule to periodic updates about key milestones in the renovation of Theodore Roosevelt Park.

Ongoing activities on the Gilder Center are scheduled to include:

  • Continued renovation of Theodore Roosevelt Park. Hardscape and planting installation is expected to continue through mid- to late June.
  • Reconstruction of the sidewalk, curb, roadway, bike lane, and pedestrian islands. This work is scheduled to begin once the remainder of the park work is complete in mid- to late June. 

Work will occur on weekdays from approximately 7 am to 3:30 pm, but may extend until approximately 6 pm. Flaggers will be present to ensure safe and efficient movement of vehicles into and out of the site.Night or weekend work may occasionally be required for certain construction activities, in which case advance notice will be provided. 

The work activities above are outlined based on the best available information for the current schedule and may be subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. 

4/14/2023 

We are pleased to announce that the Gilder Center is scheduled to open on May 4.

Please note that there is weekend work scheduled for Saturday, April 15. This work will include tree pruning and maintenance throughout the site.

Over the next 2 weeks, activities on the Gilder Center are scheduled to include:

  • Delivery of equipment and materials to the worksite, with about 3-4 trucks on average arriving per day, including concrete trucks, and flatbed trucks
  • Mechanical and electrical work
  • Interior building fit-outs, including tile installation, ceiling panel installation, sheet rock installation, and other interior finishes
  • Park renovation work, including installation of sub-base, concrete and hex pavers for the paths, bollard installation, and soil placement and plantings 
  • Fence installation around the 81st Street lawn
  • Tree planting throughout the site
  • Interior building work may occur on Saturdays and Sundays. The activities will not produce significant noise. 

Work will occur on weekdays from approximately 7 am to 3:30 pm, but may extend until approximately 6 pm. Flaggers will be present to ensure safe and efficient movement of vehicles into and out of the site.Night or weekend work may occasionally be required for certain construction activities, in which case advance notice will be provided. 

The work activities above are outlined based on the best available information for the current schedule and may be subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. 

3/31/2023 

Over the next 2 weeks, activities on the Gilder Center are scheduled to include:

  • Delivery of equipment and materials to the worksite, with about 10 trucks on average arriving per day, including concrete trucks, and flatbed trucks delivering ductwork, piping, wood framing materials, and mechanical equipment
  • Mechanical and electrical utility work
  • Interior building fit-outs, including tile installation, ceiling panel installation, sheet rock installation, and other interior finishes
  • Park renovation work, including installation of sub-base, concrete and hex pavers for the paths, underground utility work, soil placement and plantings, and renovations of the park 
  • Fence installation around the 81st Street lawn will begin
  • Tree planting throughout the site
  • Interior building work may occur on Saturdays and Sundays. This work will be limited to floors that have been enclosed, and the activities will not produce significant noise

Work will occur on weekdays from approximately 7 am to 3:30 pm, but may extend until approximately 6 pm. Flaggers will be present to ensure safe and efficient movement of vehicles into and out of the site. Night or weekend work may occasionally be required for certain construction activities, in which case advance notice will be provided. 

The work activities above are outlined based on the best available information for the current schedule and may be subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. 

3/17/2023 

Over the next 2 weeks, activities on the Gilder Center are scheduled to include:

  • Delivery of equipment and materials to the worksite, with about 10 trucks on average arriving per day, including concrete trucks, and flatbed trucks delivering ductwork, piping, wood framing materials, and mechanical equipment
  • Mechanical and electrical utility work
  • Interior building fit-outs, including tile installation, ceiling panel installation, sheet rock installation, and other interior finishes
  • Park renovation work, including installation of sub-base, concrete and hex pavers for the paths, underground utility work, soil placement and plantings, and renovations of the park 
  • Tree planting will begin, requiring minor modifications to the construction fence near the Nobel Monument 
  • Interior building work may occur on Saturdays and Sundays. This work will be limited to floors that have been enclosed, and the activities will not produce significant noise

Work will occur on weekdays from approximately 7 am to 3:30 pm, but may extend until approximately 6 pm. Flaggers will be present to ensure safe and efficient movement of vehicles into and out of the site. Night or weekend work may occasionally be required for certain construction activities, in which case advance notice will be provided. 

The work activities above are outlined based on the best available information for the current schedule and may be subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. 

3/3/2023

Over the next 2 weeks, activities on the Gilder Center are scheduled to include:

  • Delivery of equipment and materials to the worksite, with about 10 trucks on average arriving per day, including concrete trucks, and flatbed trucks delivering ductwork, piping, wood framing materials, and mechanical equipment
  • Mechanical and electrical utility work
  • Interior building fit-outs, including tile installation, ceiling panel installation, sheet rock installation, and other interior finishes
  • Park renovation work, including installation of sub-base, concrete and hex pavers for the paths, underground utility work, soil placement and plantings, and renovations of the park
  • Interior building work may occur on Saturdays and Sundays. This work will be limited to floors that have been enclosed, and the activities will not produce significant noise

Work will occur on weekdays from approximately 7 am to 3:30 pm, but may extend until approximately 6 pm. Flaggers will be present to ensure safe and efficient movement of vehicles into and out of the site. Night or weekend work may occasionally be required for certain construction activities, in which case advance notice will be provided. 

The work activities above are outlined based on the best available information for the current schedule and may be subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. 

2/17/2023

Please note that there is weekend work scheduled for Saturday, February 18, Sunday, February 19, Saturday, February 25, and Sunday, February 26:

  • This work will be limited to park work, including soil and paving installation in the park. The work will occur between 9 am and 5 pm, and there will be 2-3 trucks accessing the site.

 Over the next 2 weeks, activities on the Gilder Center are scheduled to include:

  • Delivery of equipment and materials to the worksite, with about 10 trucks on average arriving per day, including concrete trucks, and flatbed trucks delivering ductwork, piping, wood framing materials, and mechanical equipment
  • Mechanical and electrical utility work
  • Interior building fit-outs, including tile installation, ceiling panel installation, sheet rock installation, and other interior finishes
  • Park renovation work, including installation of sub-base, concrete and hex pavers for the paths, underground utility work, soil placement and plantings, and renovations of the park
  • Interior building work may occur on Saturdays and Sundays. This work will be limited to floors that have been enclosed, and the activities will not produce significant noise

Work will occur on weekdays from approximately 7 am to 3:30 pm, but may extend until approximately 6 pm. Flaggers will be present to ensure safe and efficient movement of vehicles into and out of the site. Night or weekend work may occasionally be required for certain construction activities, in which case advance notice will be provided. 

The work activities above are outlined based on the best available information for the current schedule and may be subject to change due to weather or other circumstances.

2/2/2023

Please note that there is weekend work scheduled for Saturday, February 4, Sunday, February 5, Saturday, February 11, and Sunday, February 12:

  • This work will be limited to park work, including soil and paving installation in the park. The work will occur between 9 am and 5 pm, and there will be 2-3 trucks accessing the site.

Over the next 2 weeks, activities on the Gilder Center are scheduled to include:

  • Delivery of equipment and materials to the worksite, with about 10 trucks on average arriving per day, including concrete trucks, and flatbed trucks delivering ductwork, piping, wood framing materials, and mechanical equipment
  • Utility connection work along Columbus Avenue. This work will occur from 9 am to 3 pm and includes trenching across Columbus Avenue for the new sewer connection
  • Mechanical and electrical utility work
  • Interior building fit-outs, including tile installation, ceiling panel installation, sheet rock installation, and other interior finishes
  • Park renovation work, including installation of sub-base, concrete and hex pavers for the paths, underground utility work, soil placement and plantings, and renovations of the park
  • Interior building work may occur on Saturdays and Sundays. This work will be limited to floors that have been enclosed, and the activities will not produce significant noise

Work will occur on weekdays from approximately 7 am to 3:30 pm, but may extend until approximately 6 pm. Flaggers will be present to ensure safe and efficient movement of vehicles into and out of the site. Night or weekend work may occasionally be required for certain construction activities, in which case advance notice will be provided. 

The work activities above are outlined based on the best available information for the current schedule and may be subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. 

1/20/2023

Please note that there is weekend work scheduled for Saturday, January 21, Sunday, January 22, Saturday, January 28, and Sunday, January 29:

  • This work will be limited to park work, including soil and paving installation in the park. The work will occur between 9 am and 5 pm, and there will be 2-3 trucks accessing the site.

Over the next 2 weeks, activities on the Gilder Center are scheduled to include:

  • Delivery of equipment and materials to the worksite, with about 10 trucks on average arriving per day, including concrete trucks, and flatbed trucks delivering ductwork, piping, wood framing materials, and mechanical equipment
  • Utility connection work along Columbus Avenue. This work will occur from 9 am to 3 pm and includes trenching across Columbus Avenue for the new sewer connection
  • Mechanical and electrical utility work
  • Interior building fit-outs, including tile installation, ceiling panel installation, sheet rock installation, and other interior finishes
  • Park renovation work, including installation of sub-base, concrete and hex pavers for the paths, underground utility work, soil placement and plantings, and renovations of the park (adjacent to the Museum’s service drive)
  • Interior building work may occur on Saturdays and Sundays. This work will be limited to floors that have been enclosed, and the activities will not produce significant noise

Work will occur on weekdays from approximately 7 am to 3:30 pm, but may extend until approximately 6 pm. Flaggers will be present to ensure safe and efficient movement of vehicles into and out of the site. Night or weekend work may occasionally be required for certain construction activities, in which case advance notice will be provided. 

The work activities above are outlined based on the best available information for the current schedule and may be subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. 

1/6/2023

Please note that there is weekend work scheduled for Saturday, January 7, Sunday, January 8, and Saturday, January 14:

  •  This work will be limited to park work, including soil and paving installation in the park. The work will occur between 9 am and 5 pm, and there will be 2-3 trucks accessing the site.

Over the next 2 weeks, activities on the Gilder Center are scheduled to include:

  • Delivery of equipment and materials to the worksite, with about 10 trucks on average arriving per day, including concrete trucks, and flatbed trucks delivering ductwork, piping, wood framing materials, and mechanical equipment
  • Utility connection work along Columbus Avenue. This work will occur from 9 am to 3 pm and includes trenching across Columbus Avenue for the new sewer connection
  • Mechanical and electrical utility work
  • Interior building fit-outs, including tile installation, ceiling panel installation, sheet rock installation, and other interior finishes
  • Park renovation work, including installation of sub-base, concrete and hex pavers for the paths, underground utility work, soil placement and plantings, and renovations of the park at the southern end of the site (adjacent to the Museum’s service drive)
  • Interior building work may occur on Saturdays. This work will be limited to floors that have been enclosed, and the activities will not produce significant noise

Work will occur on weekdays from approximately 7 am to 3:30 pm, but may extend until approximately 6 pm. Flaggers will be present to ensure safe and efficient movement of vehicles into and out of the site. Night or weekend work may occasionally be required for certain construction activities, in which case advance notice will be provided. 

The work activities above are outlined based on the best available information for the current schedule and may be subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. 

12/15/2022

Please note that there is no work scheduled for Monday, December 26, and Monday, January 2.

Please note that there is weekend work scheduled for Saturday, December 31:

  • This work will be limited to insulation and caulking installation, and hand-set stone placement on the west facade of the building. The work will occur between 9 am and 5 pm, and there will be 5-6 trucks accessing the site.

Over the next 3 weeks, activities on the Gilder Center are scheduled to include:

  • Delivery of equipment and materials to the worksite, with about 10 trucks on average arriving per day, including concrete trucks, and flatbed trucks delivering ductwork, piping, wood framing materials, and mechanical equipment
  • Utility connection work along Columbus Avenue. This work will occur from 9 am to 3 pm and includes trenching across Columbus Avenue for the new sewer connection
  • Stucco and brick facade work on the east facade 
  • Mechanical and electrical utility work
  • Interior building fit-outs, including tile installation, ceiling panel installation, sheet rock installation, and other interior finishes
  • Park renovation work, including installation of sub-base, concrete and hex pavers for the paths, underground utility work, soil placement and plantings, and renovations of the park at the southern end of the site (adjacent to the Museum’s service drive)
  • Interior building work may occur on Saturdays. This work will be limited to floors that have been enclosed, and the activities will not produce significant noise

Work will occur on weekdays from approximately 7 am to 3:30 pm, but may extend until approximately 6 pm. Flaggers will be present to ensure safe and efficient movement of vehicles into and out of the site. Night or weekend work may occasionally be required for certain construction activities, in which case advance notice will be provided. 

The work activities above are outlined based on the best available information for the current schedule and may be subject to change due to weather or other circumstances.