American Museum of Natural History

• 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.
• See the spectacular Hayden Sphere and explore the 13-billion year history of the Universe at the Rose Center for Earth and Space.

Tips

• 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® guests may enter at the museum's main entrance on Central Park West (at 79th street) or through the Rose Center for Earth and Space on West 81st street.
• For everything you need to know to plan your visit, click here.
• You may encounter longer security lines at museum opening.

Amenities

• Dining: Visit the museum's website for updated information.
• Gift Shops: Visit the museum's website for updated information.

Visitor Safety

• AMNH has safety protocols in place to ensure a safe environment for its guests and staff; learn more on their website.

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/Transporation

• Click here for information on parking, transportation and directions.

Reservations may be required at attractions. For some attractions, you can make reservations through the CityPASS® Travel Guide, and for others, we provide instructions on how you can reserve a time directly with the attraction. You can find reservation details as well as other helpful information for planning your attraction visits, such as entry information, what's included with CityPASS® tickets, attraction hours and locations, and more, using the link below.

During busy times such as summer, spring break, and holidays, it’s especially important to plan ahead and make any necessary reservations. Rarely, attractions may sell out on busy days. If you have a narrow timeframe in which you want to visit a particular attraction, please contact CityPASS® Customer Care to check availability.

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