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“This is, in many ways, a particularly American story, and anyone interested in history or museums will find this a very satisfying read. Author Colin Davey had a life-long love affair with the museum, growing up in New York and spending many, many hours happily lost in the museum collections, and that shines through in his writing, as does his fine, in-depth research. Plenty of excellent graphics and photographs support this fascinating history.” —Seattle Book Review

“This volume makes a valuable contribution to our knowledge of one of the most iconic American institutions devoted to science and popular education, especially regarding astronomy and space science, over the course of more than a century. Deeply researched and illustrated with 50 black-and-white period photos and numerous diagrams, the work is not only a pleasure to read but will serve as a notable reference for years to come. Planetarians everywhere can benefit from a short to an in-depth perusal of its pages.” —Planetarian: Journal of the International Planetarium Society

“Want to learn more fascinating history about the Museum of Natural History? In honor of its 150th anniversary, Colin Davey and Thomas A. Lesser have brought out a new, definitive history of the museum. The book, The American Museum of Natural History and How It Got That Way, provides a history of the museum’s architecture, collections, exhibitions, and research and conservation efforts, charting the institution’s relationship with the natural world and with New York City. In these pages you’ll find polar explorers, intrepid archaeologists, and visionary rocket scientists who devoted their lives to discovery and, in many cases, to the museum itself.” —Lucie Levine, 6sqft

“The American Museum of Natural History is one of New York City’s most beloved institutions and one of the largest, most celebrated museums in the world. Since 1869, generations of New Yorkers and tourists of all ages have been educated and entertained here. Located across the street from Central Park, the huge structure, spanning four city blocks, is constructed of many buildings of diverse architectural styles built over a period of 150 years. This is the first book to tell the story of the museum from the point of view of these buildings. The American Museum of Natural History and How It Got That Way combines them with New York, American history, and the history of science.” —Prehistoric Times

“A gigantic treasure chest stands next to New York’s Central Park, filled with the wonders of prehistoric times, life on Earth, and deep space. For me, the American Museum of Natural History and Hayden Planetarium were like a second childhood home. I’m so glad for this book, which at last tells its remarkable story.” —Andrew Chaikin, A Man on the Moon