EXHIBITION DATES

May 26, 2001-January 1, 2002

GENERAL INFORMATION

Hours

The Museum is open daily, 10:00 a.m.—5:45 p.m.
The Museum is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Checkroom
Coats, umbrellas, and bags may be checked in the Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda (second floor) and in the Rose Center (lower level) for a nominal fee.

Accessibility
The 77th Street entrance and the Rose Center entrance are handicapped accessible. All public areas are accessible to wheelchairs; all video displays are captioned for the hearing impaired; infrared assistive listening devices are available in theaters.

Photography
Photography for personal use is allowed with handheld cameras (except where noted) and with available light or electronic flash attachments. Tripods and lights may not be used. Reproduction or sale of photographs is not allowed without permission. Photography is not allowed in the Space Show or IMAX® Theater.

Transportation
Subway: B (weekdays) or C to 81st Street; 1 or 9 to 79th Street
Bus: M7, M10, M11, or M104 to 79th Street; M79 to Central Park West
Parking: A three-story parking garage is open daily during Museum operating hours; enter from West 81st Street.

The American Museum of Natural History is a private not-for-profit educational institution supported by admission fees, membership, and contributions. The City of New York owns the Museum buildings and the land on which they sit and provides funds for their operation and maintenance.

The Genomic Revolution is the most comprehensive exhibition ever presented on the subject of genomics, the study of genes and their functions. The revolutionary developments taking place in this key field of molecular biology are introducing an era of unprecedented scientific opportunities as well as new social, ethical, and legal questions. As we increase our understanding of the genome—the total genetic information of an organism—we increase our ability to manipulate the genetic destiny of living things. The Genomic Revolution explores not only the latest research in the field, but also its impact on modern science and technology, biodiversity, and our everyday lives. As visitors learn about the building blocks of life and their powerful potential, they are invited to examine their own reactions to these scientific developments and to formulate opinions about the implications for our species and our planet.

The Genomic Revolution focuses on understanding the genome (all the genetic material in the chromosomes of an organism) and genetics (the scientific study of heredity). The exhibition also covers the development of genetic and genomic technology and the Human Genome Project's social, cultural, legal, and medical impact. Reflecting the most current thinking in this scientific field, the exhibition continues the Museum's long-standing tradition of educating the public about scientific breakthroughs, including health and environmental issues, enabling people to make informed decisions about issues crucial both to their lives and to all life on our planet.

The Genomic Revolution is curated by Rob DeSalle, Co-Director of the Museum's molecular laboratories and Curator of Entomology, Division of Invertebrate Zoology.

It is designed by the Museum's Department of Exhibitions, under the direction of David Harvey, Vice President for Exhibition.

The Genomic Revolution is supported by a grant from the Richard Lounsbery Foundation. Major funding has also been provided by the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Endowment Fund. Support for educational programming for the exhibition has been provided by the Lita Annenberg Hazen Foundation.

CONFERENCES

More information is available on all conferences related to the exhibition.