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American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History
| Title: | American Museum of Natural History |
| Identifier: | http://www.amnh.org/ |
| Creator: | American Museum of Natural History <New York, NY> |
| Rights: | http://www.amnh.org/common/copyright/ |
| Abstract: | The American Museum of Natural History is one of the leading institutions in scientific and cultural research worldwide. It was founded in 1869 and is situated in the Central Park in New York. Several departments (anthropology, geology, palaeontology and zoology) contribute significantly to the discovery of natural history. Furthermore the collection grew of the centuries (more than 30 million objects) and therefore is of worldwide relevance. Many special and permanent exibitions gain an insight into nature and the mankind's cultural development. A special online platform for children is available, allow a easy overview of natural science and coherences. The library host one of the most comprehensive collections of the world. Some contents are accessible online (own publications, as part of the Biodiversity Heritage Library). [Information of the supplier, modified] |
| Table of contents: | exhibition / calendar / science (departments, library) / education (for pupils, students and teachers) / kids & families / news |
| Subject: |
Education, research, related topics (570.7); Museums, collections, exhibits (570.74); Natural history (508) » find similar sources! |
| Audience: | Beginner; Intermediate; Experts |
| Language: | English |
| Format: | website |
| Resource type: | Museums and Collections |
| Access: | free |
| Metadata update date: | 2011-08-31 |
| Metadata provider: |
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| URL of this vifabio-resource: | http://www.vifabio.de/en/iqfBio/detail/6913 |
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