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Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation
Hailed internationally as a soaring architectural achievement, and housing world-class scientific research facilities, next-generation classrooms, and innovative exhibitions, the Museum’s highly anticipated Gilder Center will open to the public on May 4, 2023.
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Opening of the Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals Postponed
The opening of the redesigned Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals will be moved to Spring 2021.
December 8, 2020
Study Identifies New Hidden Gene in COVID-19 Virus
Overlapping gene in SARS-CoV-2 may have affected its biology and ability to spread.
November 10, 2020
All New Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals to Open on February 17, 2021
Opening of the Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals will be moved to Spring 2021.
October 28, 2020
Newly Discovered Gene May Give "Sea Pickles" Their Glow
Finding could be first bioluminescent gene identified in a chordate.
October 20, 2020
Seeking Ancient Rainforests Through Modern Mammal Diets
A new study finds that the paradigm used to identify closed-canopy rainforests through dietary signatures needs to be reassessed.
October 5, 2020
U.S. National Science Foundation Awards Three Grants to Museum Scientists
Scientists have received three grants to conduct research in wide-ranging areas.
October 1, 2020
Process That Might Have Led to First Organic Molecules
New research could have relevance to search for extraterrestrial life.
September 8, 2020
Mastodons Took Frequent Trips North When Climate Changed
New ancient DNA study finds that northern mastodon populations were less genetically diverse and more vulnerable to extinction.
September 1, 2020
Reopening Announcement
In anticipation of reopening, the Museum announces new operating days and hours and ticketing procedures.
July 31, 2020
Growing Up Trilobite
New study describes growth rate of one of the most common and abundant trilobites.
July 15, 2020
Tiny Ancient Relative of Dinosaurs and Pterosaurs Discovered
New study suggests a miniaturized origin for some of the largest animals ever to live on earth.
July 6, 2020
AMNH Requests the Equestrian Statue on Central Park West Be Moved
The Museum has requested that the Equestrian Statue, which sits on NYC public park land in front of its entrance, be moved.
June 21, 2020