Why Does a Museum Need 30 Million Specimens?

Опубликовано 28 апреля 2026, 14:00

Over the last 150 years, the @AmericanMuseumofNaturalHistory has collected more than 30 million objects and specimens from all over the world. But the museum isn't just about displaying those artifacts for visitors; one of their priorities is digitizing their collection so everyone (including you!) can have access to that data no matter where you're based. Adam Savage speaks to AMNH president Sean Decatur about the museum's mission, challenges and goals for today's world. Do you agree natural history museums are important in today's world?

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