Gottesman Research Library and Learning Center

Bathed in natural light and looking out toward Theodore Roosevelt Park on the museum’s west side, the Gottesman Research Library and Learning Center invites visitors into a soaring, contemplative space where the boundaries between research, teaching, and public engagement blur. Its refined, contemporary design anchored by a spacious Reading Room, a dedicated Alcove Gallery for display, and intimate study zones creates an atmosphere that feels both timeless and inspiring, perfectly in step with the organic, bold architecture of Studio Gang’s Gilder Center. Here, scholars and curious visitors alike encounter rare scientific volumes, thoughtfully curated exhibitions, and moments of quiet reflection. As a cultural hub within the American Museum of Natural History, the library opens the museum’s deep resources to the public, inviting both rigorous research and the wonder of discovery.