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American Museum of Natural History

HistoryScienceOpen until 5:30pmFrom $2581st Street-Museum of Natural History (B, C)

Fondé en 1869 et situé face à Central Park, dans l'Upper West Side de Manhattan, l'American Museum of Natural History regroupe 21 bâtiments interconnectés et une quarantaine de salles d'exposition abritant environ 34 millions de spécimens. Les visiteurs viennent y admirer ses célèbres salles consacrées aux dinosaures et aux fossiles, la maquette de baleine bleue suspendue dans le Hall of Ocean Life, ainsi que les fameux dioramas de la faune africaine et nord-américaine. Le Rose Center for Earth and Space et le tout récent Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation inscrivent la recherche du musée dans le présent.

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Plan Your Visit

Getting there

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)

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Hours

Mon10:00–17:30
Tue10:00–17:30
Wed10:00–17:30
ThuToday10:00–17:30
Fri10:00–17:30
Sat10:00–17:30
Sun10:00–17:30

Admission

From $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.

Nearby

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art11 min walk

Neue Galerie New York

Design14 min walk

The Frick Collection

Art15 min walk

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Design15 min walk

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?
Un des plus grands musées d'histoire naturelle au monde : des squelettes de dinosaures impressionnants, une baleine bleue de 29 mètres suspendue et un planétarium futuriste. Current highlights include Apex Stegosaurus Fossil, Les Noirs dans les musées d'histoire naturelle (Black in Natural History Museums), Blue Whale.
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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