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American Museum of Natural History

ScienceHistoryClosed todayFrom $2581st Street-Museum of Natural History (B, C)

Founded in 1869 and facing Central Park on Manhattan's Upper West Side, the American Museum of Natural History spans 21 interconnected buildings and around 45 exhibition halls holding some 34 million specimens. Visitors come for its legendary dinosaur and fossil halls, the suspended blue whale model in the Hall of Ocean Life, and the famous wildlife dioramas of African and North American mammals. The Rose Center for Earth and Space and the recently opened Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation bring the museum's research into the present day.

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Address

200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024, United States

Nearest station: 81st Street-Museum of Natural History (B, C), 79th Street (1), 86th Street (1)

Admission

$25

Suggested general admission; pay-what-you-wish for New York State residents with ID. Special exhibitions, the planetarium space show, and films cost extra.

Visitor Information

How much does American Museum of Natural History cost?
Standard adult admission to American Museum of Natural History is $25. Suggested general admission; pay-what-you-wish for New York State residents with ID. Special exhibitions, the planetarium space show, and films cost extra.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of American Museum of Natural History?
American Museum of Natural History is open Open daily 10am-5:30pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is American Museum of Natural History?
American Museum of Natural History is located at 200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024, United States, in the Upper West Side area of New York. The nearest stations are 81st Street-Museum of Natural History (B, C), 79th Street (1), 86th Street (1).
What can I see at American Museum of Natural History?
One of the world's great natural history museums: towering dinosaur fossils, a 94-foot blue whale, and a space-age planetarium. Current highlights include Goal Zone: Interactive Soccer Experience, The Secret World of Elephants, For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence.
Do I need to book American Museum of Natural History in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit American Museum of Natural History?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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