Episode 3 of 3
Initial Operations
- When
- 1871-05-22
- Where
- Central Park's Arsenal
The museum opened within Central Park's Arsenal on May 22, 1871, following approval for the use of the building's top stories.
The executive committee asked Central Park Commissioner Andrew Haswell Green if the museum could use the top two stories of the Arsenal. Green approved the request in January 1870. The museum subsequently opened within the Arsenal on May 22, 1871, marking its first public presence.
Sources
- American Museum of Natural History Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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