I remember a giant whale, but not a squid - its been a while since I've been to the AMNH and when I do go I tend to spend most of my time in the dinosaur halls :)
Absolutely! I've been looking for my copy to take a photo of it to add. Have you ever seen the HUGE diorama of the squid vs. whale battle at the Museum of Natural History? It's under a dark stairway, kinda creepy, and was donated (according to the placard) 'for the delight of the children'.
A collection of octopus and squid items that have found their way into my hands. Not only are they beautiful and fun to draw, but they're also both delicious. The best of both worlds.