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A peek at Jeanne Gang's Flintstones-esque addition to the Museum of Natural History

The design of Gilder Center’s Central Exhibition Hall, which also serves as the Columbus Avenue entrance. Courtesy of Studio Gang Architects

Model of the American Museum of Natural History’s complex on the Upper West Side as it is today. © AMNH/D. Finnin

Model of the American Museum of Natural History’s complex incorporating the Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. © AMNH/D. Finnin

Visitor view from the entrance of the Gilder Center into the Central Exhibition Hall. The Central Exhibition Hall includes new spaces devoted to teaching science to students of all ages and levels, scientific research, and exhibitions, including new insect halls, as well as access to the Museum’s library and world-class collections. Courtesy of Studio Gang Architects

The view of the exterior façade of the Gilder Center from 79th Street and Columbus Avenue, including street trees, park plantings, and buildings on the west side of 79th Street, as it would appear at opening. Courtesy of Studio Gang Architects

The view of the exterior façade of the Gilder Center from 79th Street and Columbus Avenue, including street trees and park plantings, as it would appear at opening. Courtesy of Studio Gang Architects

The conceptual design of the Gilder Center maintains the current elevations of the Museum complex on its western side, placing the Columbus Avenue façade at the same height as the buildings on either side of the new entrance. Courtesy of Studio Gang Architects

View of both sides of Columbus Avenue from 81st Street to 77th Street. Courtesy of Studio Gang Architects

The conceptual design enhances visitor circulation by removing several dead ends and linking existing galleries, classrooms, collections and research areas, and the library. Courtesy of Studio Gang Architects

The view of the exterior façade of the Gilder Center from 79th Street and Columbus Avenue, including street trees, park plantings, and buildings on the west side of 79th Street, as it would appear at opening. Courtesy of Studio Gang Architects

The view of the exterior façade of the Gilder Center from 79th Street and Columbus Avenue, including street trees, park plantings, and buildings on the west side of 79th Street, as it would appear at opening. Courtesy of Studio Gang Architects