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The American Museum of Natural History (abbreviated as AMNH), located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City, is one of the largest museums in the world. Located in park-like grounds across the street from Central Park, the museum complex comprises 27 interconnected buildings housing 45 permanent exhibition halls, in addition to a planetarium and a library. The museum collections contain over 32 million specimens of plants, humans, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, and human cultural artifacts, of which only a small fraction can be displayed at any given time, and occupies 2,000,000 square feet (190,000 m2). The museum has a full-time scientific staff of 225, sponsors over 120 special field expeditions each year, and averages about five million visits annually.
The mission statement of the American Museum of Natural History is: "To discover, interpret, and disseminate—through scientific research and education—knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe."
A natural history museum or museum of natural history is a museum with exhibits about natural history, including such topics as animals, plants, ecosystems, geology, paleontology, and climatology. Some museums feature natural-history collections in addition to other collections, such as ones related to history, art and science. Nature centers often include natural history exhibits.
Renaissance cabinets of curiosities were private collections that typically included exotic specimens of natural history, sometimes faked, along with other types of object. The first natural history museum was possibly that of Swiss scholar Conrad Gessner, established in Zurich in the mid 16th century. The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, established in Paris in 1635, was the first natural history museum to take the form that would be recognized as a natural history museum today. Early natural history museums offered limited accessibility, as they were generally private collections or holdings of scientific societies. The Ashmolean Museum, opened in 1683, was the first natural history museum to grant admission to the general public.
Natural history is the research and study of organisms including animals, fungi and plants in their environment, leaning more towards observational than experimental methods of study. It encompasses scientific research but is not limited to it, with articles nowadays more often published in science magazines than in academic journals. Grouped among the natural sciences, natural history is the systematic study of any category of natural objects or organisms. That is a very broad designation in a world filled with many narrowly focused disciplines. So while natural history dates historically from studies in the ancient Greco-Roman world and the mediaeval Arabic world, through to European Renaissance naturalists working in near isolation, today's field is more of a cross discipline umbrella of many specialty sciences. For example, geobiology has a strong multi-disciplinary nature combining scientists and scientific knowledge of many specialty sciences.
A person who studies natural history is known as a naturalist or natural historian.
Isaac Asimov (/ˈaɪzᵻk ˈæzᵻmɒv/; born Isaak Yudovich Ozimov; circa January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992) was an American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books. Asimov was prolific and wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. His books have been published in 9 of the 10 major categories of the Dewey Decimal Classification.
Asimov wrote hard science fiction and, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke, he was considered one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers during his lifetime. Asimov's most famous work is the Foundation Series; his other major series are the Galactic Empire series and the Robot series. The Galactic Empire novels are explicitly set in earlier history of the same fictional universe as the Foundation series. Later, beginning with Foundation's Edge, he linked this distant future to the Robot and Spacer stories, creating a unified "future history" for his stories much like those pioneered by Robert A. Heinlein and previously produced by Cordwainer Smith and Poul Anderson. He wrote hundreds of short stories, including the social science fiction "Nightfall", which in 1964 was voted by the Science Fiction Writers of America the best short science fiction story of all time. Asimov wrote the Lucky Starr series of juvenile science-fiction novels using the pen name Paul French.
Museum from the movie Night at the Museum.
Hosted by Tom Brokaw, this episode gives viewers an unprecedented, inside look at the Museum and the recent renovations of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial and the Bernard Family Hall of North American Mammals.
It took 200,000 years for our human population to reach 1 billion—and only 200 years to reach 7 billion. But growth has begun slowing, as women have fewer babies on average. When will our global population peak? And how can we minimize our impact on Earth’s resources, even as we approach 11 billion? Download the video in HD: http://media.amnh.org/sciencebulletins/AMNH_HumanPopulation_DOWNLOAD.mp4 Related content: Population Connection http://worldpopulationhistory.org/map/1/mercator/1/0/25/ UN World Population Prospects https://esa.un.org/unpd/wpp/ Real-time population counter http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/ NASA EarthData https://earthdata.nasa.gov NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu Video credits: Writer/Producer AMN...
Four floors, 27 buildings—is there any way to see the whole American Museum of Natural History in one day? From dinosaurs to diamonds, here's Bill Newcott's whirlwind tour.
The Known Universe takes viewers from the Himalayas through our atmosphere and the inky black of space to the afterglow of the Big Bang. Every star, planet, and quasar seen in the film is possible because of the world's most complete four-dimensional map of the universe, the Digital Universe Atlas that is maintained and updated by astrophysicists at the American Museum of Natural History. The new film, created by the Museum, is part of an exhibition, Visions of the Cosmos: From the Milky Ocean to an Evolving Universe, at the Rubin Museum of Art in Manhattan through May 2010. Data: Digital Universe, American Museum of Natural History http://www.haydenplanetarium.org/universe/ Visualization Software: Uniview by SCISS Director: Carter Emmart Curator: Ben R. Oppenheimer Producer: Michael...
The evolution of life on Earth is full of amazing episodes. But one story that really captures the imagination is the transition from the familiar, charismatic dinosaurs that dominated the planet for around 170 million years into a new, small, airborne form: birds. The Museum’s new exhibition, “Dinosaurs Among Us,” explores the continuities between living dinosaurs—birds—and their extinct ancestors, showcasing remarkable new evidence for what scientists now call one of the best-documented evolutionary transitions in the history of life. The Museum gratefully acknowledges the Richard and Karen LeFrak Exhibition and Education Fund. Dinosaurs Among Us is proudly supported by Chase Private Client. Additional support is generously provided by Dana and Virginia Randt. VIDEO CREDITS: VI...
American Museum of Natural History
Located on Central Park West and 79th Street, The American Museum of Natural History is a renowned landmark in Manhattan. Check out their fossil exhibitions with the famous dinosaurs, the Hall of Ocean Life with a 94 foot whale suspended from the ceiling, or Hayden Planetarium for an incredible show. With 46 permanent halls and many new exhibitions, there is always something to see here. Go to their website for more information at www.amnh.org. CityPass is available at the Museum of Natural History. It includes entry to the museum and Hayden Planetarium. Check out their website at www.citypass.com.
The American Museum of Natural History (abbreviated as AMNH), located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City, is one of the largest museums in the world. Located in park-like grounds across the street from Central Park, the museum complex comprises 27 interconnected buildings housing 45 permanent exhibition halls, in addition to a planetarium and a library. The museum collections contain over 32 million specimens of plants, humans, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, and human cultural artifacts, of which only a small fraction can be displayed at any given time, and occupies 1,600,000 square feet (150,000 m2). The museum has a full-time scientific staff of 225, sponsors over 120 special field expeditions each year,[5] and averages about five million visits annually.[...
What may have started as a science fiction speculation—that perhaps the universe as we know it is a computer simulation—has become a serious line of theoretical and experimental investigation among physicists, astrophysicists, and philosophers. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, hosts and moderates a panel of experts in a lively discussion about the merits and shortcomings of this provocative and revolutionary idea. The 17th annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate took place at The American Museum of Natural History on April 5, 2016. 2016 Asimov Panelists: David Chalmers Professor of philosophy, New York University Zohreh Davoudi Theoretical physicist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology James Gates Theoretical physicist, University of Maryland ...
The American Museum of Natural History is voted #1 attraction in New York City by Zagat Survey's, U.S. Family Travel Guide. Included in your ticket: Rose Center for Earth and Space, Hayden Planetarium Space Show and museums 46 permanent exhibition halls. Dont miss world renowned Dinosaur Halls, a 94-foot- long blue whale in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, the new Spitzer Hall of Human Origins, and much more.
The American Museum of Natural History (abbreviated as AMNH), located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, United States, is one of the largest and most celebrated museums in the world. Located in park-like grounds across the street from Central Park, the Museum comprises 25 interconnected buildings that house 46 permanent exhibition halls, research laboratories, and its renowned library. The collections contain over 32 million specimens, of which only a small fraction can be displayed at any given time. The Museum has a scientific staff of more than 200, and sponsors over 100 special field expeditions each year. For a full travel blog from my trip to New York check out http://www.markowens.co.uk/new_york_2007.htm
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Check out "Know Before You Go To New York: Travel Tips From A Licensed New York City Tour Guide:" http://knowbeforeyougonewyork.com/ The Blue Guide New York provides lots more about fun places to visit in New York City. Click on http://amzn.to/1OpOjvO. The American Museum of Natural History occupies a flour block of New York City on the Upper West Side of Manhattan between 81st and 77th Streets. The main entrance is on Central Park West and is easily identifiable because of the larger-than-life statue of Theodore Roosevelt located in front. I shot this video in the spring of 2011. Besides showing the front facade of the museum and the famous tower, it also includes exteriors of the 77th Street side, where there's a service/employees entrance but no public access. The area is beautiful...
Top Travel Place & Guides, The American Museum of Natural History (abbreviated as AMNH), located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, in New York City is one of the largest and most celebrated museums in the world. Located in park-like grounds across the street from Central Park, the museum complex contains 27 interconnected buildings housing 45 permanent exhibition halls, in addition to a planetarium and a library. The museum collections contain over 32 million specimens of plants, More info visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Museum_of_Natural_History american museum of natural history tripadvisor american museum of natural history tickets american museum of natural history free days american museum of natural history internship american museum of natural history coupon america...
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Today I went to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City with my mom & two of my cousins. We had a lot of fun, but I felt bad that none of you guys watching at home could have joined us. So, I recorded this video of my trip, & I hope you guys enjoy it! Disclaimer: I do NOT own any of the music used in this video. They belong to either the Super Mario Galaxy soundtrack or to Channel Awesome.
Please Click here to see more Amazing Places in the World - http://www.mostamazingplacesintheworld.com The National Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. With free admission and open doors 364 days a year, it is the most visited natural history museum in the world,[2] and most visited museum (of any type) in North America.[1] Opened in 1910, the museum on the National Mall was one of the first Smithsonian buildings constructed exclusively to hold the national collections and research facilities.[3] more beaches Please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Museum_of_Natural_History national museum of american history national museum of natural history pictur...
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Check out my video from a American Museum of Natural History photo booth. View the photo strip here: http://tinyurl.com/jnm2m3w http://www.amnhphotos.com Good Times in a American Museum of Natural History photo booth!
History Documentary 2016 | National Geographic Documentary :The Pluto Files Take a cross-country journey with Neil deGrasse Tyson to explore the rise and fall of America's favorite planet. When the American Museum of Natural History's Hayden Planetarium stopped calling Pluto a planet, director Neil deGrasse Tyson found himself at the center of a firestorm led by angry Pluto-loving elementary school students. What is it about Pluto—a cold, distant, icy rock—that captures so many hearts? Four years after the IAU (International Astronomical Union) officially reclassified the ninth planet as a plutoid, NOVA travels cross-country with Tyson to find out.
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Visiting New York 2008 and I went to see the dinosaurs in the American Museum of Natural History and it was great to meet Tyrannosaur Rex, Apatosaurs, Stegosaurs and other big guys......yess.....
What can you learn about ancient creatures from the fossils they have left behind? Find out how scientists discover millions-of-years-old dinosaur fossils in the field, bring them back to the Museum, and study them in the laboratory. In this Google Virtual Field trip, renowned paleontologist Mark Norell leads a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum Paleo Prep Lab. This is where real discoveries are made, as experts extract fossils from rock and examine the evidence to determine what kind of dinosaur it was and how it might have lived. You will also meet a fossil preparator who plays a huge role in helping paleontologists piece together the past—fossil by fossil. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions about what you can learn from fossils and what's it's like to be a paleontolo...
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American Museum of Natural History's Director of the Hayden Planetarium, Neil deGrasse Tyson, hosted "Life the Universe and Everything: A Conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson" at the Museum on June 2, 2010 as part of the ongoing free SciCafe series. Tyson hosted the casual conversation about stars, planets, the universe, and beyond in the Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth and Space. The popular SciCafe series takes place at the American Museum of Natural History. For more information and to see when the next SciCafe is occurring, visit http://www.amnh.org/scicafe
As NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft sped towards Pluto, the historic flyby was celebrated at a special event featuring a live viewing of accurate-to-the-second scientific visualizations and running commentary from New Horizons mission control scientists. Hosted in New York at the American Museum of Natural History by Curator Denton Ebel, Astrovisualization Director Carter Emmart, and Neil deGrasse Tyson, Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, this Hangout included participants from New Horizons mission control at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory and science museums and planetariums around the world to view and discuss the latest flyby visualizations. On-screen participants included: From Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, USA: Geoffrey Haines-St...
The American Museum of Natural History is not only one of the most renowned natural history institutions in the world, it is a monument to Theodore Roosevelt and America’s physical prowess and enormous energy he seemed to embody. As the Flagler Museum’s executive director since 1995, John Blades’ stewardship of the historic property and 1902-completed mansion has been marked by achievements. A respected historian, lecturer and author, John joined the Flagler Museum after a career at Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California. He is a member of the American Association of Museums, International Committee on Museums, Southeastern Museums Conference, Florida Association of Museums, and the Florida Art Museum Directors Association, of which he has been president since 2005.
Unscrew your face from the laptop screen,
See the people, the places in your, magazine,
They're a bigheaded bunch, d'ya know what I mean,
Someone made them out of plastercine,
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I'm the morning rain,
It's me again, I wont go away,
I'm the morning rain,
It's me again, I wont, go, a, way.
Come down off your barbed wire fence,
What you're saying sounds stupid, makes know sense,
It may be used later in your defence,
It may be used later as, evidence for the
Chorus
Undo your head from the sink plug chain,
Unscrew the cheap wine, and drink like a drain,
You may never want to waltz again,
You may never want to walk away from the
Chorus
Pack your bags, your rooms for let,
They're putting up the barricades and laying off all bets,
I've never seen so many people, smoke so many cigarettes,
Pack your bags now, your room for rent.....