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Since its opening in 1936, the hall has been considered one of the world's great museum displays. |
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The 28 dioramas in this hall depict some of the many animals and habitats of Africa. |
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The animals have been reconstructed with such scientific accuracy and detail that they appear astoundingly lifelike. |
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The hall is named after Carl Akeley (1864-1926), the explorer, conservationist, taxidermist, sculptor, and photographer who conceived of, designed, and collected for the hall. |
