The walls are decorated with whimsical murals painted by the creator of the Madeline franchise.

This morbid scene depicts the Darwinian drama of death on the African savannah.

This magnificent herd of stampeding elephants has been frozen in time for over a century.

This impressive scene portrays the elusive forest giraffe of Central Africa.

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.

Here be dragons.

This poignant display is now a memorial to these regionally extinct species.

An eerie diorama that captures the majestic nature of a few prehistoric-looking beasts.

Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes.

One of the most dazzling dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History is also one of the oldest.

This nearly invisible wire transforms much of the city into one big, symbolic home on the holy day.

A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.

Home to the infamous "Typhoid Mary" and the worst loss of life in New York's history prior to September 11, 2001.

One of the earliest bowling lanes in the U.S. doubled as a sewing school during a time when women had little job opportunity.

Mysterious 500-year-old tapestries depict a unicorn hunt.

This hidden oasis features a stunning view of the Hudson River and the Palisades from a castle-like museum.

Final resting place of Typhoid Mary.

The loneliest island in New York.

The first and only carousel with a lineup entirely of insects.

Legendary private island in the Bronx...devoid of rats.

An isolated beacon with a history of grisly murder and a view of some of literature's greatest inspirations.

Every year model trains zip through a miniature New York City that's now 150 landmarks strong.

This once-grand marvel of engineering is now 41 miles of scenic hiking trail.

The first pet cemetery in the United States.