The
Junior Council, the American Museum of Natural History’s Membership
group for New Yorkers ages 22 to 39, continued its 2009–2010
season on December 3, 2009. Members and their guests were treated to
a private viewing of Traveling the Silk Road, the Museum’s newest
exhibition, that brings to life the most celebrated trade route in
human history through evocative sights, sounds, and artifacts as well
as intriguing interactives. Guests also enjoyed a cocktail reception.
David Harvey, Senior Vice President, Department of Exhibition, spoke,
Kitty Kempner served as the Trustee host, and co-chair Sarah
Crews served as the Junior Council host. Lisa
and Paul Canty, Christy Corgan, Sarah Crews, Eva and Doug
Heyman, Dana Wallach Jones and Michael Jones, Zach Pomerantz and Lori
Toub, Andrew and Zibby Right are Junior Council
co-chairs.
The American Museum of Natural History’s Junior Council
is one of New York City’s most stimulating membership groups
for young philanthropists. Founded in 1994, the Junior Council supports
the Museum’s mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate—through
scientific research and education—knowledge about human cultures,
the natural world, and the universe. Each year, members participate
in specially arranged events that offer an intimate view of the Museum’s
collections, activities, and exhibitions. Junior Council Members go
behind the scenes at one of the world’s preeminent museums, meet
some of the nation’s most distinguished and engaging scientists,
and preview the latest, most talked-about exhibitions.
