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The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is administered by the National Park Service.
Answer: False
The source identifies the NMNH as being administered by the Smithsonian Institution, not the National Park Service.
Admission to the National Museum of Natural History requires a paid ticket.
Answer: False
Admission to the National Museum of Natural History is free for all visitors.
The main building of the National Museum of Natural History is located in New York City.
Answer: False
The National Museum of Natural History is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., not New York City.
The National Museum of Natural History is open 365 days a year.
Answer: False
The museum is open 364 days a year, closing only on December 25th.
In 2023, the NMNH was the most-visited museum in the United States.
Answer: False
In 2023, the NMNH welcomed 4.4 million visitors, ranking third among U.S. museums, not first.
The main NMNH building has an exhibition and public space area of approximately 1.5 million square feet.
Answer: False
While the total area of the main NMNH building is approximately 1.5 million square feet, the area dedicated to exhibition and public space is about 325,000 square feet.
The Authority control section lists the Library of Congress (United States) and BnF (France) as databases.
Answer: True
The Authority control section does list numerous databases, including the Library of Congress (United States) and BnF (France), among others.
Which entity administers the National Museum of Natural History?
Answer: The Smithsonian Institution
The National Museum of Natural History is administered by the Smithsonian Institution.
What is the admission policy for the National Museum of Natural History?
Answer: Admission is free for all visitors.
Admission to the National Museum of Natural History is free for all visitors.
How many visitors did the NMNH welcome in 2023, and what was its ranking among U.S. museums?
Answer: 4.4 million visitors, ranking third.
In 2023, the NMNH welcomed 4.4 million visitors, positioning it as the third most-visited museum in the United States.
What is the approximate total area of the main NMNH building?
Answer: 1.5 million square feet
The main building of the National Museum of Natural History encompasses an area of approximately 1.5 million square feet.
The National Museum of Natural History building on the National Mall opened in 1950.
Answer: False
The main building of the National Museum of Natural History on the National Mall officially opened its doors on March 17, 1910.
The United States National Museum, the precursor to the NMNH, was founded in 1946.
Answer: False
The United States National Museum, the precursor to the NMNH, was founded in 1846 as part of the Smithsonian Institution.
The Arts and Industries Building, completed in 1881, was originally known as the National Museum Building.
Answer: True
The building completed in 1881, now known as the Arts and Industries Building, was indeed originally referred to as the National Museum Building.
The main NMNH building is designed in the Gothic architectural style.
Answer: False
The main building of the National Museum of Natural History is designed in the Neoclassical architectural style.
In what year did the main building of the National Museum of Natural History on the National Mall officially open?
Answer: 1910
The main building of the National Museum of Natural History on the National Mall opened its doors in 1910.
The United States National Museum, the precursor to the NMNH, was founded as part of which institution?
Answer: The Smithsonian Institution
The United States National Museum, the precursor to the NMNH, was founded in 1846 as an integral part of the Smithsonian Institution.
What architectural style characterizes the main building of the National Museum of Natural History?
Answer: Neoclassical
The main building of the National Museum of Natural History is designed in the Neoclassical architectural style.
The National Museum of Natural History holds the largest natural history collection globally.
Answer: True
With over 146 million specimens, the NMNH possesses the largest natural history collection in the world, underscoring its global significance.
The NMNH collections include fossils, minerals, meteorites, and cultural artifacts.
Answer: True
The museum's extensive collections indeed include a wide array of items such as fossils, minerals, meteorites, and cultural artifacts, among others.
The NMNH employs fewer than 100 professional natural history scientists.
Answer: False
The NMNH employs approximately 185 professional natural history scientists, making it the largest such group globally.
Research at the NMNH is divided into seven departments.
Answer: True
Research at the NMNH is indeed organized into seven distinct departments: Anthropology, Botany, Entomology, Invertebrate Zoology, Mineral Sciences, Paleobiology, and Vertebrate Zoology.
The NMNH represents 10% of the Smithsonian Institution's collections.
Answer: False
The National Museum of Natural History represents 90% of the Smithsonian Institution's total collections, not 10%.
The museum's collection of plants contains over 4.5 million specimens.
Answer: True
The NMNH herbarium houses over 4.5 million plant specimens, contributing significantly to its vast botanical collection.
The museum houses approximately 500,000 cultural artifacts.
Answer: False
The museum houses approximately 2 million cultural artifacts, not 500,000.
The NMNH loans out over 5 million specimens annually.
Answer: False
The NMNH loans out approximately 3.5 million specimens annually, not over 5 million.
The museum's meteorite collection includes examples of every known type of meteorite.
Answer: True
The NMNH's meteorite collection is highly comprehensive, containing examples of every known type of meteorite.
Which of the following categories is NOT represented within the NMNH's extensive collections?
Answer: Contemporary art
While the NMNH collections are vast and include fossils, meteorites, and cultural artifacts, contemporary art is not a primary category within its holdings.
What is the primary significance of the NMNH's collection size?
Answer: It represents the largest natural history collection globally.
The NMNH's collection size is significant because it is recognized as the largest natural history collection in the world.
Approximately how many professional natural history scientists are employed at the NMNH, contributing to its global notability?
Answer: Approximately 185
The NMNH employs approximately 185 professional natural history scientists, which is notable as it constitutes the largest such group globally.
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the seven research departments at the NMNH?
Answer: Geology
While Geology is a broad field within the museum, the seven specific research departments listed are Anthropology, Botany, Entomology, Invertebrate Zoology, Mineral Sciences, Paleobiology, and Vertebrate Zoology. 'Geology' itself is not listed as a distinct department.
Approximately how many insect specimens are held within the NMNH's collections?
Answer: 30 million
The NMNH's entomology collection comprises approximately 30 million insect specimens.
Approximately how many cultural artifacts are housed within the NMNH?
Answer: 2 million
The NMNH houses approximately 2 million cultural artifacts.
The "Arctic: A Friend Acting Strangely" exhibit was criticized for being overly political.
Answer: False
The criticism leveled against the 'Arctic: A Friend Acting Strangely' exhibit was not for being overly political, but for allegedly toning down discussions of global warming.
The Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals displays over 350,000 minerals.
Answer: True
The Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals indeed features over 350,000 mineral specimens within the National Gem and Mineral Collection.
The Hall of Human Origins focuses on the development of larger brains and symbolic thought.
Answer: True
The Hall of Human Origins indeed explores critical elements of human evolution, such as the development of larger brains and the emergence of symbolic thought.
The Hall of Human Origins has been praised for its clear stance on human-caused global warming.
Answer: False
The Hall of Human Origins has faced criticism for allegedly downplaying the significance of human-caused global warming, rather than being praised for a clear stance.
The Deep Time Exhibit features a Tyrannosaurus rex cast facing a Stegosaurus cast.
Answer: False
The Deep Time Exhibit/Fossil Hall features a Tyrannosaurus rex cast facing a Triceratops cast, not a Stegosaurus.
The Hall of Mammals houses the smallest collection of vertebrate specimens globally.
Answer: False
The Hall of Mammals houses the largest collection of vertebrate specimens worldwide, not the smallest.
The O. Orkin Insect Zoo is sponsored by a pest control company.
Answer: True
The O. Orkin Insect Zoo receives sponsorship from Orkin, a prominent pest control company.
The Sant Ocean Hall opened in 2008 and was the museum's first major renovation.
Answer: False
The Sant Ocean Hall opened in 2008, representing the museum's largest renovation since its initial opening in 1910, not its first major renovation.
The Sant Ocean Hall includes a model of a giant squid.
Answer: True
Among its displays, the Sant Ocean Hall features a model of a giant squid, alongside other marine life representations.
The 'African Voices' exhibit focuses solely on ancient African civilizations.
Answer: False
The 'African Voices' exhibit examines the diversity and global influence of Africa's peoples and cultures across time, not solely ancient civilizations.
The 'Butterflies + Plants: Partners In Evolution' exhibit is a live butterfly pavilion.
Answer: True
The 'Butterflies + Plants: Partners In Evolution' exhibit is indeed a live butterfly pavilion, allowing visitors to observe these insects and their plant partners.
The Bone Hall displays vertebrate skeletons grouped by geographic origin.
Answer: False
The Bone Hall organizes vertebrate skeletons according to their evolutionary relationships, not by geographic origin.
The Q?rius exhibit allows visitors to handle over 6,000 specimens and artifacts.
Answer: True
The Q?rius exhibit provides visitors with the opportunity to handle over 6,000 specimens and artifacts within its interactive 'collection zone'.
The Korea Gallery used traditional Korean carpentry to highlight cultural continuity.
Answer: True
Traditional Korean carpentry was indeed employed in the Korea Gallery to underscore themes of cultural continuity and heritage.
The Urban Bird Habitat Garden is located on the museum's upper level.
Answer: False
The Urban Bird Habitat Garden is situated on the museum's lower level, not the upper level.
The ceiling of the Baird Auditorium was constructed using the Romanesque vault technique.
Answer: False
The ceiling of the Baird Auditorium was constructed using the Catalan vault technique, not the Romanesque vault technique.
The American Institute of Architects considered the Baird Auditorium the museum's 'least significant interior space'.
Answer: False
The American Institute of Architects actually referred to the Baird Auditorium as the museum's 'greatest interior space,' not its least significant.
The 'Great Debate' concerning the size of the universe took place in the Baird Auditorium in 1920.
Answer: True
The significant astronomical 'Great Debate' (Shapley–Curtis Debate) regarding the scale of the universe did indeed occur in the Baird Auditorium in 1920.
The gallery section includes images of the old Hall of Dinosaurs but not the new configuration.
Answer: False
The gallery section includes images of both the old and new configurations of the Hall of Dinosaurs, among other museum areas.
What was the primary criticism leveled against the exhibit 'Arctic: A Friend Acting Strangely'?
Answer: It was accused of toning down discussions of global warming.
The main criticism against the 'Arctic: A Friend Acting Strangely' exhibit was that it allegedly toned down discussions concerning global warming.
What is the approximate number of mineral specimens displayed in the Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals?
Answer: 350,000
The Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals displays approximately 350,000 mineral specimens.
Which of the following represents a key element explored in the Hall of Human Origins?
Answer: The development of larger brains
The development of larger brains is a key element explored within the Hall of Human Origins, alongside other aspects of human evolution.
What criticism has the Hall of Human Origins faced concerning its content?
Answer: It allegedly downplays the significance of human-caused global warming.
The Hall of Human Origins has faced criticism for allegedly downplaying the significance of human-caused global warming.
In the Deep Time Exhibit/Fossil Hall, which dinosaur skeleton is positioned to face a Tyrannosaurus rex cast?
Answer: Triceratops
Within the Deep Time Exhibit/Fossil Hall, a Triceratops skeleton cast is positioned to face the Tyrannosaurus rex cast.
What is notable about the collection within the Hall of Mammals, regarding its size and scope?
Answer: It houses the largest collection of vertebrate specimens worldwide.
The Hall of Mammals houses the largest collection of vertebrate specimens globally, exceeding the size of the next largest mammal collections by nearly double.
Which company provides sponsorship for the O. Orkin Insect Zoo?
Answer: Orkin
The O. Orkin Insect Zoo is sponsored by Orkin, a well-known pest control company.
When did the Sant Ocean Hall open, and what is its significance in the museum's historical context?
Answer: Opened 2008, largest renovation since 1910.
The Sant Ocean Hall opened on September 27, 2008, marking the museum's most substantial renovation since its initial opening in 1910.
Which of the following is displayed within the Sant Ocean Hall?
Answer: A model of a giant Lion's mane jellyfish
The Sant Ocean Hall features a model of a giant Lion's mane jellyfish among its marine exhibits.
What themes does the 'African Voices' exhibit examine?
Answer: The diversity and global influence of Africa's peoples and cultures.
The 'African Voices' exhibit examines the diversity, dynamism, and global influence of Africa's peoples and cultures throughout history, focusing on themes of family, work, community, and the natural environment.
The 'Butterflies + Plants: Partners In Evolution' exhibit allows visitors to observe:
Answer: The intricate adaptations between butterflies and plants.
This exhibit allows visitors to observe the intricate adaptations and co-evolutionary relationships between butterflies and plants over millennia.
How are the vertebrate skeletons organized within the Bone Hall?
Answer: By evolutionary relationships
Vertebrate skeletons in the Bone Hall are organized according to their evolutionary relationships.
What specific feature of the Q?rius exhibit facilitates direct visitor interaction with museum items?
Answer: A 'collection zone' with specimens and artifacts to handle
The 'collection zone' within the Q?rius exhibit allows visitors to directly handle over 6,000 specimens and artifacts.
Which of the following was featured in the former Western Cultures Hall?
Answer: Ötzi the Iceman
Ötzi the Iceman, a Copper Age mummy, was featured in the former Western Cultures Hall.
What types of items were utilized in the Korea Gallery to convey its message regarding Korean traditions and influence?
Answer: Ceramics, photographs, ritual objects, and carpentry
The Korea Gallery employed ceramics, photographs, ritual objects, and traditional Korean carpentry to communicate its message about Korean heritage and global impact.
Where is the Urban Bird Habitat Garden situated within the museum complex?
Answer: In the lower level
The Urban Bird Habitat Garden is located on the museum's lower level.
What specific construction technique was employed for the ceiling of the Baird Auditorium?
Answer: Catalan vault
The ceiling of the Baird Auditorium was constructed using the Catalan vault technique.
Which significant astronomical debate occurred in the Baird Auditorium in 1920?
Answer: The Shapley–Curtis Debate on the size of the universe
The Shapley–Curtis Debate, concerning the size of the universe, took place in the Baird Auditorium in 1920.
Kenneth E. Behring donated $20 million to the NMNH in 1997 for modernization.
Answer: True
Kenneth E. Behring's significant $20 million donation in 1997 was indeed intended for the modernization of the museum's facilities.
The Victoria and Roger Sant family donated $15 million to endow the museum's new Ocean Hall.
Answer: True
The Victoria and Roger Sant family's $15 million donation was instrumental in endowing the museum's new Ocean Hall.
The 50th anniversary of the Hope Diamond's acquisition was celebrated in 2009.
Answer: True
Indeed, 2009 marked the 50th anniversary of the Hope Diamond's acquisition by the museum, an event celebrated with a dedicated exhibit and new setting.
The Hope Diamond, Star of Asia sapphire, and the Mona Lisa are famous gems housed at the NMNH.
Answer: False
While the Hope Diamond and the Star of Asia sapphire are indeed famous gems housed at the NMNH, the Mona Lisa is not a gem and is not housed at the museum.
David H. Koch contributed $15 million towards the Hall of Human Origins.
Answer: True
David H. Koch provided a substantial $15 million contribution towards the development of the Hall of Human Origins.
The 'Wankel Rex' is the first complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton displayed at the museum.
Answer: True
The 'Wankel Rex' holds the distinction of being the first complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton to be displayed at the museum.
The 'Nation's T. rex' arrived at the museum in 2013 before the federal government shutdown.
Answer: False
The 'Nation's T. rex' arrived at the museum in April 2014, after the 2013 federal government shutdown had concluded.
Who made a $20 million donation in 1997 to aid in the modernization of the NMNH?
Answer: Kenneth E. Behring
Kenneth E. Behring made a $20 million donation in 1997 specifically for the modernization of the museum.
What significant milestone concerning the Hope Diamond was celebrated in August 2009?
Answer: Its 50th anniversary of acquisition by the museum.
In August 2009, the museum celebrated the 50th anniversary of its acquisition of the Hope Diamond.
Which of the following famous gems is housed within the National Gem and Mineral Collection?
Answer: The Hope Diamond
The Hope Diamond is a prominent gem housed within the National Gem and Mineral Collection at the NMNH.
What was the total cost of the David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins, and what was David H. Koch's contribution?
Answer: $20.7 million total, $15 million contribution
The David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins had a total cost of $20.7 million, with David H. Koch contributing $15 million.
What is the significance of the 'Wankel Rex' specimen?
Answer: It is the first complete T. rex skeleton displayed at the museum.
The 'Wankel Rex' is significant because it is the first complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton to be displayed at the museum.
The 'Nation's T. rex' arrived at the museum in April 2014, following delays caused by what event?
Answer: The 2013 federal government shutdown
The arrival of the 'Nation's T. rex' in April 2014 was delayed due to the 2013 federal government shutdown.
Frank Talbot, director from 1989-1994, was the first American to direct the NMNH.
Answer: False
Frank Talbot, director from 1989-1994, was the first Australian to direct the NMNH, not the first American.
Cristián Samper previously led the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute before becoming NMNH director.
Answer: True
Prior to his appointment as NMNH director, Cristián Samper served as the head of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.
The Baird Auditorium is named after the second Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
Answer: True
The Baird Auditorium is named in honor of Spencer Fullerton Baird, who served as the second Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
Frank Talbot, director of the NMNH from 1989 to 1994, holds the distinction of being the first:
Answer: Australian appointed to the director role
Frank Talbot, director from 1989-1994, was the first Australian to hold the position of director at the NMNH.
Before assuming the directorship of the NMNH in 2003, Cristián Samper had previously led which institution?
Answer: The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Prior to becoming NMNH director in 2003, Cristián Samper led the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.
The Baird Auditorium is named in honor of which individual?
Answer: The second Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution
The Baird Auditorium is named in honor of Spencer Fullerton Baird, who served as the second Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.