Ellen V. Futter Gallery

Daniel Kim/© AMNH 

The Futter Gallery is a gateway to the Museum’s Anne and Bernard Spitzer Hall of Human Origins, the Northwest Coast Hall, the Sensory Room, and the Discovery Room.

In 2026, the Futter Gallery is home to the Global Sports Pavilion, part of the Museum’s World Cup, World Cultures series of exhibitions and programs.

Hands-On Activities

Featuring large-scale photography and video celebrating iconic moments in sports from around the world, the Global Sports Pavilion features facilitated activities where visitors can test how different materials affect a ball’s motion, explore the geometric design of soccer balls, and map their own connections to the global game and the communities that shape it.

Hours

  • Beginning July 6, hands-on activities will be available daily 1–5 pm.