Butterflies of a New York Spring (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1968 May 1 - 1968 May 31

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened May 1, 1968 and closed May 31, 1968. Located in the Grand Gallery at the American Museum of Natural History. "Butterflies of a New York Spring," was an "Exhibit of the Month" devoted to butterflies that take to the wing during the first days of spring.

Summary

"Butterflies of a New York Spring," was devoted to butterflies that take to the wing during the first days of spring. The mounted specimens, included the Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiope) and nine other. The exhibition was on view in the 77th Street Foyer of the American Museum of Natural History from May 1 through May 31, 1968.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, April 26, 1968. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Grand Gallery.
Location of exhibition.

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