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A New York Holiday Tradition Returns: The Origami Holiday Tree at AMNH Celebrates New Beginnings

2025 origami tree at amnh
Image Courtesy of The AMNH

If you’re looking for that first spark of holiday magic in New York City, head straight to the American Museum of Natural History, where the beloved Origami Holiday Tree officially opened on November 24th. For decades, this delightfully quirky tradition has marked the unofficial start of the season — and this year’s theme, New Beginnings, brings a fresh burst of life, color, and prehistoric charm.
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Instagram Photo of The Week: Origami Christmas Tree at the AMNH

If you’re lucky enough to be in Manhattan at Christmastime and you’re checking off a list of holiday sights to see, be sure to add the Origami Christmas Tree at the American Museum of Natural History, which is perhaps the most unique holiday tree in the city. The theme of this year’s 13-foot tree is Gems of the Museumfeaturing 50 specially created gold-colored models in recognition of the ‘Golden Anniversary’ (50th Origami Tree) of this Museum tradition, which started in the 1970s. Among the more than 1,000 origami pieces decorating the tree are models of dazzling specimens from the new Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals, “jaw-some” pieces inspired by the new special exhibition Sharksand those depicting iconic Museum exhibits like the Blue Whale, Titanosaur, and Tyrannosaurus Rex. Produced in partnership with OrigamiUSA, the Origami Tree is delightfully decorated with hand-folded paper models created by local, national, and international origami artists. See it now through January 9th, 2022!

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Oversize Origami Animal Sculptures Roam the Garment District

coyote stalking photo by gail worley
Coyote, Stalking By Hacer (All Photo By Gail)

Not since the Fancy Animal Carnival of 2016 has a menagerie of exotic of creatures like those you’ll see in Hacer: Transformations been set loose in NYC’s Garment District.  For just a few more weeks, New Yorkers and visitors to Midtown Manhattan can experience a series of seven gigantic, origami-inspired sculptures that comprise this public art exhibit, which features two dark turquoise coyotes, two medium turquoise rabbits, a magenta elephant, a yellow dog and a green bear cub.

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Origami Christmas Tree at The American Museum of Natural History

Origami Christmas Tree
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The American Museum of Natural History has its Holiday Tree on display, and what’s special about this tree is that it is decorated entirely with Origami Ornaments! The theme of this year’s tree is Wicked, Wild and Wonderful, honoring the Museum’s new exhibition The Power of Poison. The ornaments were created especially for the tree by volunteers who began folding them in July to complete hundreds of creations that are displayed on the tree and around its base. Here are some of our favorites from this years’ display!

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Pink Thing of The Day: Origami Darth Vader

Pink Origami Darth Vader
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