Everything That Is Old Is Cool Again

By Mau Chan posted June 8, 2013

At some point in your life you visit a place that fills you with wonder. What is it about that place that spurs your imagination? Can you imagine a time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, or when man discovered fire, these images can capture your senses and fill you with wonder. For the young and young at heart, a short journey to the American Museum of Natural History can give you this experience and so much more.

The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is one of the quintessential landmarks if you are visiting NYC or passionate about art, history, and culture. Located adjacent to scenic Central Park, AMNH includes exhibits from the prehistoric era to the exploration in space. The museum is also referenced in popular culture. In the series Friends, Ross worked as a paleontologist at the Museum of Natural History.  The museum also served as a backdrop for an episode of How I Met Your MOther and the movie the Night at the Museum.

During my visit to AMNH, it was great to see the love for science being bolstered by the museum. Middle school students from the NYC area were invited to the main hall to display their science experiments with the iconic whale as the backdrop.

What AMNH is responsible for introducing its audience to knowledge in the form of curated art. Through different exhibits one learns about the rise and fall of different civilizations. The journey of man from Neanderthal to space pioneer.  My afternoon trip was filled with nostalgia and a sense that the passion to learn continues with the next generation.  Everyone should make time to visit this institution, and a wise person once said,"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step".  

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