The American Museum of Natural History 



Geology and Mineralogy 



Structure of the Earth, of Rocks and Minerals 



Zoology 



Life and Development of Animals 



Botany and Forestry 



Life of Plants and Economic Uses of Woods 



Health and Hygiene, Personal and Public 

 Carriers and Control of Disease Germs, 

 Water Supply and Sanitation 



History of Primitive Races of Mankind 



Life of Natives of America and Other Countries 



Native Art and Design 

 Textiles and Industries 



Industry, Primitive and Modern 



History of America and Related Countries 

 Local History of New York City and State 



The Museum is teaching these subjects in lectures, in its exhibi- 

 tion hall studies, and in its traveling museums in the schools. It has 

 a corps of teachers specially trained to instruct the young. It draws 

 upon its incomparable series of explorations, collections, and photo- 

 graphs from all parts of the world. It brings the latest discoveries 

 of science to the eye and mind of the child. It aims not only to in- 

 struct but to educate. Through forty years of experience and experi- 

 ment since our school work began, we have shown that the Museum 

 is a real force in education, especially of the city-bred child and youth. 



The School, the College, the University, and the Library have 

 gone in advance; the Museum follows and has won its own place and 

 influence because it supplies a demand which none of its sister insti- 

 tutions fills. The rise of the Museum as a new force in town, city, 

 state, and nation is The Latest Phase of Educational Evolution. 

 Every community, small or large, needs its Museum as it needs its 

 schools and its churches. The very fact of this independent develop- 

 ment is a proof that the Museum is not one of the luxuries of New 

 York life, but an essential and vital force in the enlightenment of 

 our people. 



