The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is one of the largest and most respected museums in the world, with an annual attendance of 5 million. Since the Museum was founded in 1869, its collections have grown to include more than 33 million specimens and artifacts relating to the natural world and human cultures. The Museum showcases its collections in the exhibit halls, and, behind the scenes, approximately 200 scientists carry out cutting-edge research. Researchers based in the Museum's Center for Biodiversity and Conservation work with local communities and partners around the world to transform knowledge into conservation action. Plan a trip to the Museum, home of the world's largest collection of dinosaur fossils, or visit online at amnh.org.