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Frogs: A Chorus of Colors

Frogs: A Chorus of Colors

American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
(between 77th and 81st Streets)
New York, NY  10024
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Free for members, $10.50 children, $14.50 seniors, students, $19.00 adults.

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Mon – Sun: 10 am – 5:45 pm

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Brilliant orange, bright blue, dazzling red—frogs come in an astonishing array of colors. This vivid assortment of hues hints at the remarkable diversity that exists among the frog species. From lush rainforests to parched deserts, frogs are found in nearly every environment on Earth, and their survival strategies range from surprising to bizarre.

A pioneer in modern frog research, the American Museum of Natural History has one of the largest frog collections in the world. AMNH expeditions to remote mountaintops, as well as surveys of local wetlands, continue to uncover new populations and species—but also reveal environmental changes that threaten frogs' existence. Many efforts are underway to reverse this downward trend globally and in our own backyards. As just one example, all of the live frogs displayed in this exhibition have been captive-bred, to protect their populations in the wild.
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American Museum of Natural History

The largest natural history museum in the world has a mission commensurately monumental in scope. Permanent hall exhibitions focus on dinosaurs, mammals, ocean life, geology and more. The Rose Center for Earth and Space explores the entire universe.
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American Museum of Natural History Listings

  • World Science Festival: Reefs As Never Before Seen

    Thurs, May 31, 2012 See the premiere of Wallworth’s remarkable film, "Coral: ReKindling Venus." Leading researchers set the stage by sharing insights on the vital science of coral reefs, in a phenomenal evening of art and science—and cocktails.

  • SciCafe

    Ongoing The first Wednesday of the month, enjoy the museum after hours with music, drinks and thought-provoking conversation at this free, popular series.

  • Picturing Science: Museum Scientists and Imaging Technologies

    Sat, June 25, 2011 – Sun, June 24, 2012 Whether scientists are studying parasites, people or planets in other solar systems, cutting-edge imaging technologies now make it possible to examine details that were previously unobservable. This exhibition features over 20 sets of large-format images that showcase the wide range of research being conducted at the museum as well as how various optical tools are used in scientific studies.

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