We are huge fans of the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)! Today we came to share about the Shark Exhibition that is a great attraction to visit and enjoy!
Sharks are incredibly interesting creatures that have captivated the minds and imaginations of artists, writers, and scientists for centuries.
Up through August 14, 2022, the American Museum of Natural History will be holding an exhibit dedicated exclusively to these fascinating marine animals.
This article will explore the AMNH’s Shark Exhibit in great detail:
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)
The American Museum of Natural History is one of New York’s oldest museums, first constructed in 1874 and opened in 1877. The museum is located in Theodore Roosevelt Park, a stone’s throw from Central Park.
The museum’s complex comprises over 20 buildings, housing 45 permanent exhibitions. There is also a planetarium and a library, the latter of which is usually open to the public but due to the pandemic, is currently closed.
The museum’s collection includes over 30 million specimens, ranging from plants to fossils.
It collection also includes human remains and cultural artifacts. One of the museum’s most popular permanent exhibits is the Silk Road, where one can find artifacts from across ancient Asia.
Tickets to the American Natural History Museum are very affordable. Concessions are also offered to children, students, and the elderly.
Sharks Exhibition
The exhibit, Sharks, which opened to the public on Wednesday, December 15, is dedicated to sharks, ancient and modern.
It will give visitors an opportunity to learn about some of nature’s most misunderstood animals, which are often characterized as killing machines. Sharks features fossils, life-sized models, and interactive learning exhibits.
As a side note, it is possible to purchase shark fossils online.
One cannot bring the Sharks exhibit home, but it is possible for one to purchase one’s own shark fossils and recreate the exhibit!
What’s to be Learned?
Some of the things you will learn about at the exhibit include what makes sharks unique, with media displays showcasing sharks’ various attributes, including their cartilage-based skeletons and their anatomies.
Also included will be information about the diversity of shark species. There are over 500 species of sharks, yet most people only seem to know about Great Whites and Tiger sharks.
The exhibit will also give people an opportunity to learn about the relationship between humans and sharks. The exhibit’s aim is to stamp out the misconception that sharks are inherently violent creatures, that want to hurt humans.
In fact, the exhibit shows that humans are far more dangerous to sharks than they are to us.
The exhibit is now open to the public and can be found on the third floor of Gallery 3. Timed entry is required, so you will need to book your ticket and arrive at the time that is provided in your booking email.
Tickets to this exhibition are selling out fast, so if you want to stand a chance at getting in you need to book your tickets sooner rather than later. You might find that if you leave it too late, there will be no tickets available for you to purchase.
After enjoying the Shark Exhibition, be sure to walk around the other exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)! You’ll literally be able to spend hours there!
If you want to grab a bit, before heading to your next stop, stop by the Tavern on the Green, an iconic restaurant inside Central Park, or the Peruvian Pio Pio, of the famous pizza spot Motorino.
Museum COVID Policies
If you’re planning on visiting the Sharks exhibit, you’ll need to follow the museum’s COVID-19 health and safety requirements.
These include wearing facial coverings for the entirety of your visit, for all visitors two and up. And, maintaining a distance of six feet from others outside of your group.
You must also be fully vaccinated in order to enter. Personal identification for visitors 18 and over, as well as proof of vaccination, is required for entry. It is also asked that all visitors follow directions from the museum’s staff and security guards. Pathways have been coordinated in order to reduce people’s contact with each other.
You must also postpone your visit if you have symptoms of COVID-19, have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days. Or, if you have been in contact with somebody who has been infected with COVID-19 within the past 14 days. In addition, you are asked to use hand sanitizer which is available at numerous stations throughout the building.
If you are exempt from being vaccinated or wearing a mask, it is advised that you contact the Museum directly in order to determine whether you will be permitted entry or not.
New York is not very lenient as far as exemptions are concerned, with many of the city’s shops, restaurants, and public venues not permitting anybody who isn’t vaccinated, regardless of exemption status. Do your research beforehand if you aren’t vaccinated so you can avoid hassles upon arrival.
Sharks are some of the world’s most enigmatic creatures. The American Natural History Museum’s latest exhibit hopes to shed some light on them, giving people a true insight into what these incredible creatures are really like. It’s not something that you will want to miss.
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