October 09

NYC OPERA TRIP FALL 2014- THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

A vist to The American Museum of Natural History- one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.  The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world’s cultures.

Text courtesy of The American Museum of Natural History http://www.amnh.org

PHOTOS:

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Layla and Lia in the 81st Street train station

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Layla, Grace and Lia in the lobby of The Museum of Natural History

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Lia and Layla with statue

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Lia and Layla in a gem cavern

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Lia and her Peridot birthstone display

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Layla and her Opal birthstone display

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Lia and Layla having fun in the Gem Gallery

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Lia and Layla admiring gemstones

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Taxidermy animals

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Wolves

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Taxidermy animals

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Super Python

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Masks from Oceania

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Taxidermy bird with beautiful metallic feathers

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Taxidermy bird

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Birds in full splendor

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Birds feeding babies

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Cute monkeys

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Gorgeous cheetah

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Impala

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Cute monkeys

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Elephant herd

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More African animals

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Giraffe

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Beautiful zebra

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Majestic horned beasts

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Bongo

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Animals with beautiful horns

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Gorgeous curly horns

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More amazing horned beasts

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On the planetarium side with suspended planets around

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Museum exterior shot