AMNH - What's in a Name?
Tue, Jun 10
|American Museum of Natural History
In science, a name holds power. Discover the meaning, legacy, and creativity behind species names in What’s in a Name?—a rare and refined exhibition at AMNH.
Time & Location
Jun 10, 2025, 7:00 AM – Jun 10, 2031, 11:00 PM
American Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024, USA
About the event
Event Overview
At the American Museum of Natural History, “What’s in a Name?” invites visitors into the curious and complex world of scientific nomenclature. This inaugural exhibition in the Alcove Gallery of the David S. and Ruth L. Gottesman Research Library and Learning Center offers a compelling journey through the history, significance, and modern dilemmas of naming the natural world—with a particular focus on insects.
Exhibit Details:
What: What’s in a Name? – Exploring Scientific Nomenclature
Where: Alcove Gallery, Gottesman Research Library, AMNH
When: Ongoing Exhibit