81 St–Museum of Natural History (B/C) — 'For Want of a Nail'

Bar · Central Park West & 81st Street, Manhattan

81 St–Museum of Natural History (B/C) — 'For Want of a Nail'

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  • “The 2000 renovation of this Upper West Side station produced one of the most immersive art experiences in the system: 'For Want of a Nail,' a collaboration between MTA Arts & Design and the American Museum of Natural History. Platforms are blanketed in glass and ceramic mosaics of extinct and living animals (extinct species shown in grey), bronze fossil casts emerging from walls, and stairwell mosaics depicting the ocean and outer space. It's a complete prehistoric adventure before you even enter the museum.”

    James in NYC Underground Art Museum: Top 10 Subway Stations

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