Natural history collections form the foundation of basic and applied ... Our bird and mammal collections house some of the oldest specimens in the museum. The collection began in 1880s, and expanded ...

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History's exhibits and facilities (including restrooms, several gift shops and two cafes) are free to visit, but fees do apply for the Butterfly Pavilion ...

Visitors love the American Museum of Natural History off Central Park West ... Cullman Hall of the Universe and the Butterfly Conservatory (accessible November through May), which houses nearly ...