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American Museum of Natural History

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Upper West Side

May 16, 2013

Far-Flung Frogs Hop to New Upper West Side Home

A new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History showcases 25 species of exotic amphibians. 

Gramercy

May 05, 2013

Gramercy Students Expose Produce Fraud Using DNA Tests

Students at Manhattan Comprehensive School will present a DNA study at the Museum of Natural History.

Upper West Side

March 20, 2013

American Museum of Natural History to Showcase Whales in New Exhibit

The exhibit focusing on the gigantic mammals is opening this Saturday at the museum.

New York City

December 11, 2012

'Portlandia' Celebrates New Season with Fred Armisen and Other 'SNL' Stars

Carrie Brownstein, Andy Samberg, Martin Short and Rose Byrne attended the screening.

New York City

November 26, 2012

Best Indoor Places for Your Kids to Play as Temperatures Drop

New York City has many fun, affordable options for kids who want to run around indoors during the winter.

Upper West Side

November 16, 2012

'SNL' Stars Join Mick Jagger, Jeremy Renner at Natural History Museum Gala

The annual gala drew Tina Fey's former 'SNL' cast members Fred Armisen and Bill Hader.

Upper West Side

November 16, 2012

'Our Global Kitchen' Food Exhibit to Open at Museum of Natural History

The show's interactive exhibits will highlight how eating habits differ around the globe.

Upper West Side

October 26, 2012

Restored Teddy Roosevelt Memorial Opens to Public Saturday

The American Museum of Natural History's "conservation president" memorial had $40M in renovations.

Upper West Side

October 04, 2012

Butterflies Are Aflutter at the Museum of Natural History

The popular Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter exhibit returns this month.

Upper West Side

September 21, 2012

Pale Male's Mate Zena Presumed Dead

Angered by another endangered Central Park hawk, birders launch campaign to stop rodenticide.

Upper West Side

September 14, 2012

Natural History Museum Unveils $2.5M Restored Teddy Roosevelt Murals

The museum unveiled newly renovated 34-foot murals in its hall honoring Theodore Roosevelt.

Upper East Side & Roosevelt Island

July 26, 2012

Second Pale Male Baby Hawk Undergoes Rat Poisoning Test

A second sick baby hawk was taken out of Central Park to see if it has rat poisoning.

Upper East Side & Roosevelt Island

July 25, 2012

Pale Male's Hawk Baby Sickened by Rat Poison, Bird Experts Say

Pale Male's hawk baby fell sick from rat poison, a blood test found.

Upper West Side

July 25, 2012

Spider Exhibit Crawls into Natural History Museum

Spiders Alive!, a new exhibit at the Museum of Natural History, opens this weekend.

 

New York City

July 06, 2012

Summer Sleepovers Give Midnight Peeks to New York's Best Attractions

Several museums and other sites offer overnight fun for children.