Anne and Bernard Spitzer Hall of Human Origins
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The Anne and Bernard Spitzer Hall of Human Origins is an exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. It focuses on human evolution, paleoanthropology, archaeology and genetics. At the time of its opening in 1921, it was the first museum exhibit to discuss the controversial topic of evolution.[1] Among its many highlights include the Dordogne cave paintings and the skeleton of Lucy.
As stated upon its 2007 reopening, the mission of the hall is to "combine discoveries in the fossil record with the latest genomic science to explore the most profound mysteries of humankind: who we are, where we came from, and what is in store for the future of our species. We will explore human biology and anatomy, trace the path of human evolution, and examine the origins of human creativity."[2]