The Origami Holiday Tree

The dazzling 13-foot holiday tree showcases more than 1,000 masterfully folded origami models, including models of T. rex, the Blue Whale, and other iconic exhibits.;This year’s tree spotlights “animal athletes” in celebration of 2026 as a momentous year in sports, around the globe and in New York City, featuring new models of animals known for their impressive athletic feats: hummingbirds, cheetahs, ants, flying fish, and others.;; © Alvaro Keding/AMNH © Alvaro Keding/AMNH Produced in partnership with;OrigamiUSA, the Origami Holiday Tree is delightfully decorated with hand-folded paper models created by local, national, and international origami artists.; For the Win Discover more about sports and athletic greatness in For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence, on view in the Meister Gallery within the Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals through January 3, 2027.; Learn more » Alvaro Keding and Daniel Kim/© AMNH Learn more about the making of the Origami Holiday Tree;and find out how to make your own origami models!