Ellen V. Futter Gallery Exhibits

Located just off the museum’s Central Park West entrance, the Ellen V. Futter Gallery is known for its rotating exhibitions that explore big-picture issues through a blend of science, storytelling, and visual art. It serves as a platform for engaging with some of today’s most pressing questions, presented in an accessible and thought-provoking format.

• Location: Floor 1, near the Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda
  
• Best for: Adults, teens, and people interested in climate, public health, and social change

This thought-provoking exhibit explores the impact of climate change on human health through portraits and first-person narratives from communities across the US. It’s a collaboration between climate-focused nonprofits and local health advocates. Visitors will find powerful visual stories that connect air pollution, wildfires, flooding, and heat to personal lived experiences, offering both warning and hope.

• Featured attractions: Life-sized portraits, audio stories

A long-standing museum tradition, the Origami Holiday Tree features over 1,000 handmade paper models created by origami artists. Each year’s theme draws inspiration from AMNH’s scientific collections and exhibitions. The result is a colorful, intricate display that’s as educational as it is festive.

• Featured attractions: Festive origami art themed around museum topics
  
• Dates: Annually, from late November through early January