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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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John Burroughs 2011 Medal Awarded to Elisabeth Tova Bailey
Bailey and others will be honored at a special luncheon on April 4 at the American Museum of Natural History.
April 4, 2011
Online Resources for Learning Honored with Prestigious Science Award
The award, sponsored by the journal Science, recognizes outstanding, free online educational materials that enrich science learning.
February 24, 2011
Body and Spirit: Tibetan Medical Paintings
Exhibiting a collection of 64 tangkas illustrating medical knowledge and procedures.
January 25, 2011
Ammonites Dined on Plankton
Synchotron light sees into extinct marine invertebrates to reveal life history.
December 29, 2010
Twelve Parasites of Christmas
Celebrating the year-end postings from Parasite of the Day, a blog inspired by the International Year of Biodiversity.
December 20, 2010
New Research Shows Dolphin By-Catch Includes Genetic Relatives
Genetics of net entanglement has implications for small cetacean conservation.
December 15, 2010
Brain: The Inside Story
Interactive exhibits showcase latest research about the human brain.
November 20, 2010
Directors Marc and Nick Francis Win First Margaret Mead Filmmaker Award
The first-ever Margaret Mead Filmmaker Award was given to the brothers Marc and Nick Francis for their film When China Met Africa.
November 14, 2010
34th Annual Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival
Film topics include nanorobots, brain surgery, Austrian yodelers, radioactive Russian dance theatre, glass lantern slides, and the...
November 11, 2010
Renowned Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond Unveiled
Famous for royal history, flawless clarity, and deep blue color.
October 28, 2010
13th Annual Exhibition of Live Butterflies
The Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter features butterflies from all over the world.
October 16, 2010
Oldest Evidence of Dinosaurs Found in Polish Footprints
Dinosaur lineage emerged soon after massive Permian extinction.
October 5, 2010