MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

NEW YORK, NY

New York City
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The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is one of the largest and most celebrated museums in the world. Founded in 1869, the museum is home to over 32 million specimens and artifacts, ranging from dinosaur fossils to ancient human skeletal remains.

The museum is located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan and is spread across four main buildings. The museum’s Rose Center for Earth and Space houses the Hayden Planetarium, which offers a virtual tour of the universe. The Milstein Hall of Ocean Life features life-size models of whales, giant squid, and other marine creatures. The Hall of Human Origins explores the history of human evolution and adaptation.

In addition to its permanent collection galleries, the museum also offers special exhibitions and educational programs for visitors of all ages. Highlights include the Butterfly Conservatory, where visitors can observe hundreds of species of butterflies from around the globe, and the Butterfly Vivarium, which features live specimens of various species in a controlled environment. The museum also hosts lectures, films, and workshops.

The Museum of Natural History is an essential part of New York City’s cultural landscape and is an absolute must-see for any visitor. Its vast collections, interactive exhibits, and engaging programs make it an ideal destination for anyone interested in exploring the natural world.

MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in NEW YORK NY. US MID #8403600749

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 97,272 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

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AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY PLANETARIUM AUTHORITY
CENTRAL PARK WEST AT 79TH STREET
NEW YORK
NY
10024

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MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Information

MID # 8403600749
Name AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY PLANETARIUM AUTHORITY
Alternate Name MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Classification Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 131628143
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 97,272
REVENUE 97,272
LAT/LONG 40.786657, -73.974749
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 061
US Census Tract: 014300
US Census Block: 1015