About American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, housed in 21 interconnected buildings. It was founded in 1869 by a special act of the New York State Legislature, and its stated mission is to discover, interpret and share knowledge about human cultures, the natural world and the universe, pursued through scientific research and education.
Its activities include more than 40 permanent exhibition halls, the Hayden Planetarium, and the Richard Gilder Graduate School, which is the only American museum authorized to grant the Ph.D. degree and the Master of Arts in Teaching degree. The Gottesman Research Library serves as the Museum's principal repository for monographs, journals, archives, manuscripts, and rare books. Its scientific collections contain more than 30 million specimens and objects that support research and education from pre-K through graduate study. The museum's address is 200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024.
| Type | Organization |
|---|---|
| New York offices | New York City (Manhattan, Upper West Side) |
| Phone | 212-769-5100 |
| Website | amnh.org |
| Registered NY attorneys | 5 |
Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 30, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with American Museum of Natural History.
Registered attorneys
Gerald Singer Suspended Rhea Gordon Currently registered Benjamin Marzolf Currently registered Jennifer Obus Currently registered Syed Latifi Currently registeredRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.