As part of a Cultural Anthropology assignment we were told to visit the Hall of Human Origins at the American Museum of Natural History. We had to make an exam based off the information presented at the exhibition. I had been to this museum a million times before, and there wasn’t really anything new for me to see, so I wasn’t expecting to enjoy my visit. However, when I went on October 1st with my friends I actually ended up having a great time. We took a bunch of silly pictures all around the museum all the while, learning about dinosaurs, space, evolution, and various cultures. I also ended up taking a ton of educational pictures of the different parts of the exhibition to use for my Anthropology project. The specific area we were told to focus on for our assignment had actually always been my favorite part of the museum. Learning about our ancestors and our origins as a species is mind-blowing. The Hall of Human Origins offers extensive information about human evolution, migration, and our earliest ancestors. It also delves into the origins ofhuman creativity and some of the most profound mysteries of humankind. I love that this exhibition always leaves me questioning things and wondering about the uncertainties of human evolution. After finishing my assignment, we continued to explore the rest of the museum and went through many of the cultural halls which are also very interesting. Learning about different cultures, practices, and beliefs makes your perspective of the world broader and allows you to be more appreciative of our diversity. Although it may seem like a hassle, going to museums is so important and if anyone has never been to this museum in particular, I definitely recommend it.
