Our iconic exhibit The Birds New York is a favorite for museum-goers of all ages. Its 19 dioramas portraying mounted bird specimens in five habitat groupings were built from 1975–1977. From 2015–2020 I worked with the design and production teams at NYSM to renovate and reinterpret the entire Hall, one habitat at a time. We also added a new section on the New York State Bird, the Eastern Bluebird, and a display of specimens of extinct birds that formerly lived in New York.
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NYSM’s Hall of Birds
Birds of New York: Exhibit Information
Learn more about this exhibit highlighting the diversity of birds in New York State and their unique natural environments.
Birds of New York: Online Feature
Featuring highlights and photographs from each of the newly renovated habitat dioramas, this virtual exhibit provides a "bird's eye view" of Birds of New York Hall.
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The New York State Museum is a program of the University of the State of New York
New York State Education Department