American Museum of Natural History
Architect James Polshek Reflects on His Life and Buildings from Brooklyn Museum to Rose Center
Architect James Polshek has written his memoir, Build/Memory (Monacelli Press), with all the substance, drive, and élan that made
Behind the Scenes at the American Museum of Natural History Art Studios in NYC
“I’ve been wanting to work here since I was 3 years old,” says Jake Cesareo, an artist at the
The NYC that Never Was: The American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History was conceived by Albert S. Bickmore, a naturalist who won the backing of wealthy
Morbid Dublin: 5 Places to Get Surprisingly Close to Dublin’s Dead
There’s always an undercurrent of tragedy in Dublin, even if its inhabitants face it with unnerving courage. The capital
A Look Back at the Humble Origins of 8 Major NYC Museums
Inside the studio of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, original location of the Whitney Museum Many of New York City’s museums
Vintage Photos: American Museum of Natural History
Untapped Cities is excited to announce a new weekly column of vintage photos. The inaugural edition presents a slideshow of
The Mad Men Guide to New York City
Photo: Frank Ockenfels/AMC We love Mad Men and can’t get enough. In addition to the character development, plot
The Nobel Monument of Theodore Roosevelt Park
On October 14, 2003, Mayor Bloomberg, H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden, Ambassador
Restoration of the Theodore Roosevelt Murals at the Museum of Natural History
After a two year conservation process, the historic murals in the Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda of the American Museum of Natural
First Comes The Dream: An Evening of Intergalactic Travel… and Neil deGrasse Tyson
“Please excuse me while I retrieve my wine glass from this table.” I heard it in the midst of a
Landmark Feast – UWS Outdoor Farm Dinner Celebration 9/25
The Arthur Ross Terrace at the American Museum of Natural History will be transformed into an extraordinary outdoor dining room