New York's Sci-Fi Wormhole Architecture: A New Hotspot for Visitors

🦋 Environment/Facilities:
Designed by Studio Gang, the streamlined canyon atrium features five-story curved concrete walls resembling glacial erosion. Inside, you'll find the immersive "Invisible Worlds" exhibition hall and a tropical butterfly rainforest greenhouse, creating a futuristic world akin to an ant colony.

🕰️ Operating Hours:
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (aligned with the main museum hours)
*Extended to 8:00 PM on Fridays | Last entry to the butterfly greenhouse is 45 minutes before closing.

💞 Reasons to Visit:
1️⃣ Architectural Revolution: The "organic architecture" of curved staircases and sky bridges earned recognition as one of TIME's Best Inventions of the Year, with light filtering through thousands of circular openings creating a starry effect.
2️⃣ Immersive Tech Experience: The "Invisible Worlds" exhibition uses AR microscopes to observe microbial battles, while the insect hall lets you control robotic bees to complete pollination tasks.
3️⃣ Butterfly Greenhouse Sanctuary: Interact with over 500 freely flying butterflies amidst tropical waterfalls, with guided experiences where butterflies land on your palm every hour.
4️⃣ Hidden Pathways: A secret passage on the third-floor skywalk leads directly to the Morgan Memorial Hall of Gems, allowing visitors to bypass crowded main routes and enjoy the crystal wall in solitude.

💰 Average Cost:
Included in the museum ticket (Pay-What-You-Wish for New York residents).

📍 Address:
American Museum of Natural History, 415 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024 (New entrance on the west side of the museum, elevator access from 79th Street Station on the B subway line).

📌 Tips:
🔺 Light Magic Hours: On sunny days after 2:00 PM, sunlight streams through the atrium's circular openings, creating a flowing galaxy of light and shadow on the ground.
🔺 Reservation Hack: When booking tickets on the official website, select "Gilder Center Entry" to skip the main museum queue.
🔺 Exclusive Experience: "Science Night Live" with biologists and dinner is available on Thursday evenings (requires booking three months in advance).