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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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Okavango Blue to Go On Public View
This dazzling blue diamond from Botswana will go on public view for the first time starting November 10, 2021.
November 9, 2021
Graduation Resumes Under the Iconic Blue Whale
Museum's Richard Gilder Graduate School confers Ph.D in comparative biology, and Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degrees.
October 15, 2021
Extinct Ground Sloth Likely Ate Meat with its Veggies
New study reveals that Mylodon was an omnivore, unlike its strictly plant-eating relatives.
October 7, 2021
The American Museum of Natural History Announces New Exhibition: Sharks
Featuring dozens of life-sized models from 33 feet to 5 inches long.
September 20, 2021
NYC COVID Vaccination Site Moves to Different Museum Location on July 22
The Museum remains a New York City COVID-19 vaccination site, but as of Thursday, July 22, the location will be Gallery 77.
July 16, 2021
Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals to Open June 12
Joyful return of the dazzling new halls marks a celebratory moment in the reopening of New York City.
May 6, 2021
Review: Studying Fossil Apes Key to Human Evolution Research
Fossil apes can inform us about essential aspects of ape and human evolution, including the nature of our last common ancestor.
May 6, 2021
Extinct Horned Crocodile Gets New Spot in the Tree of Life
Ancient DNA-based study on Madagascar crocodile suggests that modern crocodiles likely originated in Africa.
April 27, 2021
New York City COVID Vaccination Site Opens Today at the Museum
The vaccination site opens under the blue whale in the Museum’s Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.
April 23, 2021
Creativity and Community: How Modern Humans Overcame the Neanderthals
Study identifies creativity genes that set Homo Sapiens apart from close living and extinct relatives.
April 21, 2021
Study Cements Age and Location of Skull From Early Human Homo Erectus
Scientists also discover two new, nearly 2-million-year-old specimens.
April 13, 2021
Scientists Discover Two New Species of Ancient, Burrowing Mammal Ancestors
120-million-year old animals evolved "scratch-digging" traits independently.
April 7, 2021