Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Human Biology and Evolution
This display of human origins and physical characteristics includes reconstructed
heads of early hominids that bring you face to face with your predecessors.
Birds of the World
Themuseumhastheworld'smostcompletecollectionofbirds-morethanamillion
specimens. Thecollection isorganized geographically, withseparate hallsdisplaying
dioramas of oceanic, North American, and other birds of the world.
Tip:
Visit the great dinosaurs, African mammals, and minerals and gems collection.
Tip:
Join a free tour of the museum's highlights at 15 minutes past the hour, 10:15am-3:15pm,
daily.
Tip:
Eat at the lower-level food court, or one of the three cafés.
Museum Guide
Enter from Central Park West onto the 2nd floor to view the Barosaurus ex-
hibit, and African, Asian, and Central and South American peoples and an-
imals.TheHallofBiodiversity,oceanlife,andmineralsandgemsareonthe
1st floor. North American Indians, birds, and reptiles are on the 3rd floor,
and dinosaurs and fossils on the 4th.
