Short Introduction
The American Museum of Natural History, founded in 1869, houses a wealth of scientific and cultural collections, providing fertile ground for a range exhibitions, education and research programmes.
The Research Library holds a Muybridge Collection which includes correspondence between Muybridge and Albert S Bickmore, founder of AMNH, as well as 4 books published by Muybridge in his lifetime. These are:
'Animals in Motion' (1899), 'Animal Locomotion' (1887), 'Descriptive Zoopraxography' (1893) and 'Attitudes of Animals in Motion' (1882).
Dr. J.D.B. Stillman's book, 'The Horse in Motion' is also available here.
Rights & Reproduction Information
Guidelines for reproduction requests can be found on the library website. More Information
Online Presence
American Museum of Natural History Library Catalogue
Collection Items:
Photographic Material
Reproductions: 200
Publications
Books by Muybridge: 4
Books concerning Muybridge: 5
Unpublished paper & documents
Correspondence: 1
Address:
American Museum of Natural History,
79th Street, Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
, USA
Phone: +1 (212) 769-5400
Fax: +1 (212) 769-5009
Website: www.library.amnh.org
Email: libref@amnh.org
Lead Contact:
Reference Enquiries - American Museum of Natural History Research Library
Open Hours:
Opening hours for the general public:
Hours for the Reference Room
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 2:00 - 5:30
Wednesday: 2:00 - 5:30
Thursday: 2:00 - 5:30
Friday: Closed
Rare books and special collections by appointment only.
Opening hours for Museum staff:
Monday: 9:30 - 4:30
Tuesday: 10:30 - 5:30
Wednesday: 10:30 - 5:30
Thursday: 10:30 - 5:30
Friday: 9:30 - 4:30
Rare books and special collections by appointment only.
http://library.amnh.org/about-library/hours-directions
Accessibility of Muybridge Collections to Public:
Access to rare books and special collections is by appointment only.