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The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is one of the largest and most respected museums in the world, with an annual attendance of 5 million. Since the Museum was founded in 1869, its collections have grown to include more than 34 million specimens and artifacts relating to the natural world and human cultures. The Museum showcases its collections in the exhibit halls, and, behind the scenes, approximately 200 scientists carry out cutting-edge research. Plan a trip to the Museum, home of the world’s largest collection of dinosaur fossils, or visit online at amnh.org.