The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation is a stunning new addition to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Opened in May 2023, it’s an architectural and experiential masterpiece that combines education, design, and immersive science exhibits.

Here are a few highlights:

 Key Features:

•Architectural Design: Designed by Studio Gang (led by Jeanne Gang), the building is known for its organic, cave-like interiors inspired by natural formations like canyons and cell structures. The curving concrete walls give it a futuristic, sculptural feel.

•Insectarium: The largest of its kind in North America, featuring live insects from all over the world and interactive displays.

•Butterfly Vivarium: A lush, tropical space filled with live butterflies—an enchanting sensory experience.

•Invisible Worlds: A breathtaking immersive experience where digital projections show the interconnectivity of life on Earth, from the cellular to the cosmic scale.

•Collections Core: A vertical glass wall showcasing thousands of scientific specimens from the museum’s vast research collections—normally not visible to the public.

 Location:

Located within the American Museum of Natural History on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the entrance is on Columbus Avenue at 79th Street.