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Sweeping modern exterior of the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.
Alvaro Keding/© AMNH

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. 

Study Finds That Birds-of-Paradise Are Biofluorescent Research suggests that “hidden” phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship displays.  February 10, 2025 AMNH Announces Cosmic Splendor: Jewelry from the Collections of Van Cleef & Arpels Special exhibition of astronomically inspired jewelry opens April 11.  February 2, 2025 Study Suggests that Magma Composition Drives Volcanic Tremor Daily ashfall sampling demonstrates potential for near-real-time eruption monitoring and forecasting tool. January 9, 2025 Study Reveals Oldest-Known Evolutionary “Arms Race” Hundreds of punctured shells from the Cambrian illuminate unique predator-prey interactions in the ocean 517 million years ago January 2, 2025 Largest and One of the Most Complete Stegosaurus Fossils Ever Found, Known as “Apex,” Goes on View at AMNH Special loan from Kenneth C. Griffin brings 27-foot-long fossil to Museum’s Gilder Center and spurs new research program. December 4, 2024 New Software Flags Emergence of COVID Variants New surveillance technique could be used in future pandemics.  October 28, 2024 Trilobite Fossils from Upstate New York Reveal “Extra” Set of Legs Discovery of fifth pair of head appendages helps researchers solve trilobite segmentation puzzle.  September 10, 2024 AMNH and Wellcome Announce Collaboration for Climate Week NYC A slate of programs and events will highlight impacts of climate change and aspirations for a healthier future.  September 3, 2024 First Conclusive Evidence that a Terrestrial Leech Species Can Jump Scientists publish footage of Madagascar Chtonobdella leeches jumping, rebutting previous doubts. June 19, 2024 Diverse Headgear in Hooved Mammals Evolved from Common Ancestor Genomic study supports hypothesis that ruminant horns and antlers did not evolve independently. May 19, 2024 AMNH Presents Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry Opening May 9, exhibition features iconic jewelry from hip-hop's megastars. May 7, 2024 Astronomers Uncover Methane Emission on a Cold Brown Dwarf James Webb Space Telescope data pinpoints possible aurorae on isolated world in our solar neighborhood.  April 16, 2024
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