Philip Kopper’s The National Museum of Natural History, published by Harry N. Abrams in 1982, is the definitive large-format history of the museum. While other authors have written guidebooks, Kopper’s work is distinguished by its sheer scale and "behind-the-scenes" access.

Philip Kopper’s The National Museum of Natural History, published by Harry N. Abrams in 1982, is the definitive large-format history of the museum. While other authors have written guidebooks, Kopper’s work is distinguished by its sheer scale and "behind-the-scenes" access.