American Museum of Natural History. Central Park West and 79th Street . There are scenes of grizzly bear habitat in Alaska
American Museum of Natural History. Central Park West and 79th Street . There are scenes of grizzly bear habitat in Alaska, African lions and elephants, Komodo dragons, and many other animals . . The museum has a staff of over 1,200 people , and 100 sponsors field collection of material every year. The museum was founded in 1869. Theodore Roosevelt (26th president ) was the father of the museum and one of its founders . The first home of the museum was an old arsenal built in Central Park. In 1874 , the field was ready to build the present building , which occupies most of Manhattan Square. The original Gothic design (1874-1877) was drawn by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould, who were collaborating with Frederick Law Olmsted in structures for the Central Park. Famous names associated with the museum have been the paleontologist and geologist Henry Fairfield Osborn ( president for many years), the dinosaur hunter in the Gobi Desert , Roy Chapman Andrews ( one of the inspirations for Indiana Jones ), George Gaylord Simpson, the biologist Ernst Mayr, the pioneers of cultural anthropologists Margaret Mead and Franz Boas and ornithologist Robert Cushman Murphy. The millionaire JP Morgan was one of the benefactors of the museum. It is one of the greatest cultural and scientific institutions in the world and is housed in a building architecturally overwhelming . The Museum brings the past and the future in a fascinating attraction that delights all ages. The Super Saver Ticket includes admission to the American Museum of Natural History, the Rose Center for Earth and Space , the Planetarium Space Show , IMAX film , Special Exhibitions as Bright Gold This exhibition explores the enduring fascination of this icon health , beauty and power , presenting the intriguing cultural and scientific history of one of the most appreciated in the world natural resources. Rare natural samples and culturally significant artifacts on display include famous Trobe Nugget , bright
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