Central Park West Historic District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

American Museum of Natural History

— Landmarks of New York —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2026

1. American Museum of Natural History Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1869, this institution houses notable collections of exhibits in almost every branch of natural science. The cornerstone of the first building, designed by J. C. Cady & Company and facing 77th Street, was laid by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1874 and President Rutherford B. Hayes officiated at its formal opening in 1877.

Erected 1953 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 40° 46.835′ N, 73° 58.483′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Central Park West Historic District. It is on West 77th Street west of Central Park West, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 W 77th Street, New York NY 10024, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Theodore Roosevelt Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Park West-West 75th Street Historic District (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Addressing the Statue (about 500 feet away); The New-York Historical Society (about 500 feet away); Alfred Nobel (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Theodore Roosevelt Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Philip Roth (approx. 0.2 miles away); The San Remo (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . American Museum of Natural History. (Submitted on November 1, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2026

2. American Museum of Natural History Marker

The plaque is located near the museum's southern entrance.

American Museum of Natural History - Southern Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 1, 2026

3. American Museum of Natural History - Southern Entrance

Museum of Natural History Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Illustrated Postal Card Co., circa 1900

4. Museum of Natural History Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 4. submitted on November 5, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.