150th Anniversary Celebration

We're celebrating 150 years of inspiring the scientist in everyone.

Join our celebration by visiting and by sharing your stories below!

Support the Museum’s work, today and for the next 150 years! Become a Member and enjoy special benefits. Join today!

150th Special Events

Special Exhibition The Nature of Color Explore what color tells us about the natural world–and ourselves. Special Exhibition T. rex: The Ultimate Predator A jaw-dropping exhibition about the world's most iconic dinosaur.

Meet the Icons

Discover the stories behind your favorite Museum exhibits.

Exhibit Blue Whale Model At 94 feet long, this model of a blue whale is a Museum treasure. Meet the largest animal ever known to have existed. Exhibit Tyrannosaurus rex What’s the story behind the Museum’s T. rex fossil?
Exhibit Ammonite Exhibit Zeiss Projector Exhibit Warren Mastodon Exhibit Andros Coral Reef Diorama

Share Your Story

We want to hear from you!

What’s your favorite memory of the Museum? We’ll be featuring your stories throughout the anniversary.

Share your photos, drawings, or a voice message via our submission form for a chance to be featured in the 150th anniversary celebration!

Or, call 212-313-7150 to record a voicemail. (Please see Terms of Use for details).

Must be 18 or over to submit.

Celebrate #AMNH150


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