American Museum of Natural History

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The American Museum of Natural History in New York City, New York, is one of the largest and most renowned museums in the world. Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, it was founded in 1869 and is dedicated to exploring human cultures, the natural world, and the universe. The museum's impressive collection includes over 33 million specimens and artifacts, ranging from dinosaur fossils and meteorites to cultural artifacts from around the globe. Highlights include the iconic Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, the massive blue whale model in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, and the Rose Center for Earth and Space, which features the Hayden Planetarium.

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