6. Origami Tree at the American Museum of Natural History

D. Finnin/© AMNH

Besides the most famous tree at Rockefeller Center, there are tons of other trees to see in New York City. From Wall Street to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, public Christmas tree displays have been a tradition since the first public lighting in Madison Square Park in 1912. One of the most unique trees can be found at the American Museum of Natural History. For over forty years, the museum has erected a giant Origami Holiday Tree, and this year the tradition continues.

The theme of the 2020 tree is Cranes and Colors. Every inch of its branches is covered by 1,000 colorful origami cranes and icons of the museum. The decorations on the 13-foot are inspired by the museum’s special exhibition, The Nature of Color. Cranes are a symbol of peace and good wishes, sentiments the museum wants to sent out to New York after this difficult year. continues to endure the many challenges posed by COVID-19. You can see this one-of-a-kind tree until January 10, 2021.