13 Postcards
Dive into the wonders of the American Museum of Natural History, where lifelike dioramas and stunning exhibits offer a thrilling adventure for all ages.
"Truly one of the world's great natural history museums, the American Museum of Natural History spans four city blocks just across from Central Park. All aspects of the natural world are represented here, from a vast collection of taxidermy mammals, to depictions of the life of Native American tribes, to an entire hall dedicated to marine life—including a life-size model of a blue whale. The crown jewel is the dinosaur floor, with an imposing Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton that dominates the room. The newest attraction comes in the form of the long-awaited Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation, which opened in May of 2023 and, among many other things, boasts a comprehensive insectarium and vivarium. Breathtaking architecture from New York-based Jeanne Gang doesn't hurt, either." - Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, Alex Erdekian
"Features approximately 32 million specimens and artifacts, including a massive blue whale model and dinosaur exhibits." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Truly one of the world's great natural history museums, the American Museum of Natural History spans four city blocks just across from Central Park . All aspects of the natural world are represented here, from a vast collection of taxidermy mammals, to depictions of the life of Native American tribes, to an entire hall dedicated to marine life—including a life-size model of a blue whale. The crown jewel is the dinosaur floor, with an imposing Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton that dominates the room. The newest attraction comes in the form of the long-awaited Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation , which opened in May of 2023 and, among many other things, boasts a comprehensive insectarium and vivarium. Breathtaking architecture from New York-based Jeanne Gang doesn't hurt, either." - Andrea Whittle, Charlie Hobbs
"Situated in London’s South Kensington area, right across from the V&A, this popular museum explores the diversity of our planet from dinosaurs to volcanoes and marine life. With a whole host of interactive exhibitions, it is a great option for families. The museum is well known for its famous dinosaur collection and large selection of rare fossils. Must-sees include the mammal gallery in the blue zone for impressive replicas of mammoths, giraffes, and cetaceans, and the gorgeous Hintze Hall for a good look at the blue whale skeleton that hangs from its ceiling. When it’s time to rest, take a break at one of three cafes or enjoy burgers, steaks, and pizza at the T.Rex Restaurant. The Natural History Museum is free to enter." - MATADOR_NETWORK
"Located on the Upper West Side, at 79th Street and Central Park West, the American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's largest museums. It has 45 different halls, occupies more than 2 million square feet, and has some 33 million different specimens—only a fraction are on display at any time. It includes an abundance of dioramas and reconstructed skeletons, and "cultural halls" that extend natural history into anthropology. The museum makes a valiant effort to constantly keep its exhibits relevant by adopting new interactive technologies and displays as it battles the preconceptions of many that natural-history museums are old-fashioned institutions. In 2000, it also added the Rose Center for Earth and Space, which has proven popular with young aspiring astronauts and astronomers. If you are headed to New York with kids and they haven't already watched Night at the Museum , you may want to rent it before your trip (even if most of the interior scenes were actually shot on a set in Vancouver )."
