Ellen V. Futter, who in 1993 became the first woman to head a major New York City-based museum, will leave when the Gilder Center opens next year. Source: New York Times
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Museum of Natural History’s New Science Center Takes Shape
By Gotham Rex on March 28, 2022
On Monday, the museum unveiled the opening date of its Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation and shared details of what it will contain. Source: New York Times
Theodore Roosevelt Statue Removal Starts at Natural History Museum
By Gotham Rex on January 19, 2022
The equestrian monument to Theodore Roosevelt, which has stirred protests as a symbol of colonialism and racism, is leaving its plinth, in pieces. Source: New York Times
Gowns, Puppets and Sharks: 8 Cultural Sights to See This Winter
By Gotham Rex on January 7, 2022
Cold, dreary weekends are upon us. So what to do with the kids (or yourself, for that matter)? Here are some suggestions, including museums, historic homes and gardens. Source: New York Times
5 Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend
By Gotham Rex on November 25, 2021
Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually and in person in New York City. Source: New York Times
Why Beekeeping Is Booming in New York: ‘A Hive Is a Box of Calm’
By Gotham Rex on July 27, 2021
It turns out the hobby is a great pandemic coping technique. But too many honeybees in the city could also pose an environmental threat. Source: New York Times
Natural History Museum to Host Vaccinations Under Famous Blue Whale
By Gotham Rex on April 19, 2021
Starting Friday, all New York City residents will be eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine at the American Museum of Natural History. Source: New York Times
Museum Fires Curator Who It Says Sexually Harassed Student Researcher
By Gotham Rex on September 23, 2020
The American Museum of Natural History acted after investigators it hired reviewed a complaint filed against an expert on invertebrate zoology. Source: New York Times
Jack (‘Murph the Surf’) Murphy, Heist Mastermind, Dies at 83
By Gotham Rex on September 14, 2020
He stole the Star of India and other gems from the Museum of Natural History. Two days later he was under arrest. Source: New York Times
New York’s Reopened Museums: Where to Go and What to See
By Gotham Rex on September 10, 2020
What you need to know before venturing back out to see art, from safety precautions to the exhibitions still on view. Source: New York Times
Natural History Museum Brushes Up for a Reopening
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2020
The American Museum of Natural History is going for an intimate experience — allowing hundreds, not thousands, of visitors in per hour — when it reopens on Sept. 9. Source: New York Times
Natural History Museum Union Files Complaint Over Coronavirus App
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2020
The app would have asked employees to report if they had a fever and any new symptoms each day. Some see it as an invasion of privacy. Source: New York Times
Is New York’s Arts Diversity Plan Working? It’s Hard to Tell
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2020
While the CreateNYC program increased funding for smaller neighborhood arts organizations, it never required institutions to disclose the demographic data that would help measure progress. Source: New York Times
Museums and Other New York Cultural Institutions Can Open Aug. 24
By Gotham Rex on August 14, 2020
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said that museums would be allowed to open at 25 percent capacity and with timed ticketing in place. Source: New York Times
Cuomo: NYC Museums, Other Cultural Institutions Can Open Aug. 24
By Gotham Rex on August 14, 2020
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said that museums would be allowed to open at 25 percent capacity and with timed ticketing in place. Source: New York Times