The $465 million Richard Gilder Center is the latest of multiple projects over the last 30 years that have transformed the Museum's spaces.
It is 230,000-square-feet with six floors above ground, four of which are open to the public, and one below.
Jeanne Gang, founding principle and partner of international design practice Studio Gang, says the architecture of the center is for guests of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. Within the center, the first floor's Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium showcases 18 species of live insects and engaging exhibits. There are interactive touch screens bringing more of these insects to life.
"The butterflies are flying all around," said Hazel Davies, the Director of Living Exhibits. "We want it to feel like a very immersive experience. That people come in. It's a chance to get close to the butterflies, to really be able to interact with insects on a personal level."
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