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Highlights
- Feel the drama of the undersea world in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, featuring models of more than 750 sea creatures, including the 94-foot-long, 21,000-pound model of a blue whale suspended from the ceiling.
- See more than 130 scientifically significant meteorites in the Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites and learn what the rocky space fragments may tell us about the formation and evolution of the Sun and planets.
- Spend time exploring the museum’s famed series of fossil halls, including the dinosaur halls that feature the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world, including imposing mounts of Tyrannosaurus rex and Apatosaurus, as well as the 122-foot-long cast of a Titanosaur, a species so new it has not yet been formally named by the paleontologists who discovered it.
- Learn about the evolutionary story of the human family and travel the world in the Human Origins and Cultural Halls, with halls examining the cultures of Asia, Africa, North and South America and the Pacific.
- Don’t miss the renowned dioramas in the Mammal Halls, with precise depictions of geographic locations and anatomically correct specimens from around the globe.
- Visit the spectacular Hayden Sphere and explore the 13-billion year history of the Universe at the Rose Center for Earth and Science.
At 94 feet long, the 21,000-pound fiberglass model of a female blue whale is a Museum treasure.
The newest addition to the fossil halls is the 122-foot-long cast of a Titanosaur--a species so new it has not yet been formally named by the paleontologists who discovered it.
The Rose Center for Earth and Space encompasses the spectacular Hayden Sphere and exhibitions that explore the vast range of sizes in the cosmos, the history of the universe, the nature of galaxies, stars, and planets, and the dynamic features of planet Earth.
The Space Show in the Hayden Planetarium uses state-of-the art technology to communicate cutting-edge science. A digital video system projects across the theater's 67-foot-wide hemispheric dome, and every seat has an amazing view.
The Biodiversity and Environmental Halls offer a vivid and inspiring vision of the spectacular beauty and abundance of life on Earth.
The Akeley Hall of African Mammals showcases large mammals of Africa. At the center is a freestanding group of eight elephants, poised as if to charge, surrounded by 28 habitat dioramas.
See it in 3D at the Museum's LeFrak Theater.
One of two halls in the David H. Koch Dinosaur Wing, the Hall of Ornithischian Dinosaurs features fossils from one of the two major groups of dinosaurs.
Location
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Central Park West at 79th St.
New York, NY 10024
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Contact
Hours
Wed-Sun, 10am-5:30pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and the Saturday before Halloween/October 31.
(212) 769-5100
amnh.org
Offers/Upgrades
Special Exhibitions: Special exhibition tickets are available for a reduced price at any ticket desk.
The Butterfly Conservancy: Encounter 500 live, free-flying tropical butterflies from the Americas, Africa, and Asia in a vivarium that approximates their natural habitat. Cost for CityPASS guests: adults $12.50; children ages 2-12 $9.50.
Advice for Visitors
Tips:
- Space Shows are every half-hour and giant screen films are every hour on the half hour from 10:30am - 4pm daily.
- Take a self-guided "Night At the Museum" tour and see the real exhibits behind the movies!
- Visit Ology, AMNH's website just for kids.
- The museum has multiple apps available for download here, including the new Explorer app, which acts as your personal tour guide on your visit to the museum. You'll get a personalized experience that includes behind-the-scenes stories about exhibits, captivating interactives, stimulating quizzes and even turn-by-turn directions, all in a fun, easy-to-use interface.
- CityPASS and C3 holders can enter at any of the three entrances and visit any admission desk (excluding Member desks). Look for the admission desk with the shortest line to save time. Please note that lines may form at opening time due to security.
- For everything you need to know to plan your visit, click here.
- You may encounter longer security lines at museum opening.
Amenities:
- Dining: Multiple dining facilities available
- Gift Shops: Multiple museum shops
Best time to visit: Visit before noon on weekends when it's least crowded.
Accessibility: The American Museum of Natural History welcomes all visitors and strives to make its exhibitions, programs, and services accessible to everyone. Find accessibility information here.
Parking/Transportation: Click here for information on parking, transportation and directions.
Groups: Groups of 10 or more: Email groups@amnh.org in advance of arrival.