Smithsonian’s National Museaum of Natural History
Natural history museums feature major scientific collections including disosaur fossils, giant animal skeletons, gems, minerals, and cultural artifacts.
We were very much delighted to see the National Museaum of Natural History. Initially i was little bit hesitant as i though we would only see very old dinosaurs. But in really it is such a big collection of so many different kinds of animals, birds, mamals that too from almost every area and corner of the world. It is fun to see not only for small children but for very old senior persons like me too. We can never imagine to see so many different kinds of animals species at one single place, preserved so many years , in a very systematic manner.
It was opened in 1910 to invoke discovery and education of the natural world. The regular timing is from 19.00 to 5.00 and it is open throughout the year except on 25th December.
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is special because it houses over 32 million specimens and artifacts spanning human history, earth, and the universe across a massive 2.5 million square foot campus
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City features a famous 94-foot-long, 21,000-pound life-sized model of a blue whale suspended from the ceiling in the Mil stein Family Hall of Ocean Life
If one is interested in seeing every part of the museum even a single day would not be sufficient. Naturally one has to take a brief round of some parts of this great museum.
It is a very big museum having so many different halls and sections. There are also number of mini-halls wherein documentaries on different subjects of natural development are shown in different section. I feel even one day would not be sufficient, if one decided to see each section, go through each item on display, and sees all documentaries. We can see development of all species in the nature, plants, animals, mammals, stones, gems, human beings in different parts and climatic conditions of the world.
One can explore more than 600 specimens and cultural items representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five U.S. territories people call home.
From ancient fossils and dazzling minerals to cherished cultural belongings and groundbreaking scientific discoveries, encounter connections between people, places, and the natural world.
Iconic Exhibits we can see here are mentioned below –
- The Great Blue Whale: A massive 94-foot-long, 21,000-pound life-size model hanging from the ceiling in the Mil-stein Hall of Ocean Life.
- Massive Dinosaur Fossils: Home to towering specimens, including a 122-foot-long Tyrannosaur so huge its neck pokes out of the hall, alongside an iconic Tyrannosaurus rex.
- The Willamette Meteorite: The largest meteorite ever found in the United States, weighing a staggering 34 tons.
- The Star of India: A famous, brilliant 563-carat blue sapphire housed in the gem halls.
Core Exhibits & Highlights
- Rotunda: Greets visitors with an 11-ton African Bush Elephant.
- National Fossil Hall: Features a massive “Deep Time” exhibition with real dinosaur skeletons.
- Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals: Displays the legendary, deep-blue Hope Diamond
- The Sant Ocean Hall: Showcases marine life, including a living coral reef and a North Atlantic right whale model.
- Hall of Human Origins: Explores the physical and cultural evolution of humans.
- Orkin Insect Zoo: Features live insects in re-created natural habitats. [
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Explore the evolutionary journey of humans from over 6 million years ago to today. Meet your closest ancestors and relatives as you investigate the scientific evidence of human origins and adaptations. Learn how we evolved the unique traits that distinguish our species.
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The absolute top attraction not to miss at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City is the massive 94 foot long blue whale suspended in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life
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