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American Museum of Natural History in New York, NY

200 Central Park West • New York, NY 10024-5102

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Spanning four city blocks, the American Museum of Natural History in NYC is the largest natural history museum in the world. From dinosaurs to diamonds, explore over 40 galleries with 32 million specimens and artifacts. This family-friendly museum also features children’s workshops, multicultural programs, a discovery room, hands-on activities, and much more.

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Explore over 40 permanent exhibition halls, world-renowned dioramas, the Hayden Planetarium, and more.
Marvel at a 94-foot-long, 21,000-pound model of a blue whale and explore the 13-billion-year history of the universe.
The museum's fossil halls feature the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world.
Expect to spend at least 2.5 hours to experience the museum; allow yourself an extra hour if you're seeing one of the shows or special exhibits.
Tours are self-guided, allowing you to go at your own pace.
Parking is available on site for a nominal fee.
Coat check is currently unavailable.
Children aged 3 and under are admitted free of charge.

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Curiosity meets discovery at the American Museum of Natural History — one of the largest museums in the world! With more than 40 galleries exploring the natural world and the universe, it's one of NYC's top destinations.

American Museum of Natural History tickets provide access to all permanent exhibits, as well as the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.

From the depths of the oceans to the Milky Way and everything in between, this NYC attraction in Manhattan's Upper West Side offers an enriching experience for visitors of all ages.

Explore the 13-billion-year history of the universe in the galleries of the Rose Center for Earth and Space and Hayden Planetarium. Then, dive into marine ecosystems in the immersive Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, featuring models of more than 750 animals, including the iconic 94-foot-long, 21,000-pound model of a blue whale.

Discover the world's largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the museum's renowned fossil halls. Marvel at imposing mounts of Tyrannosaurus rex and Apatosaurus, as well as a 122-foot-long cast of a titanosaur—a recently discovered giant herbivore that lived between 100 and 95 million years ago in the forests of today's Patagonia.

See the largest leafcutter ant colony in the U.S., live butterflies, and more in the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation building.

Visit the magnificent Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals which contain more than 5,000 minerals, including enormous amethyst geodes and colorful minerals.

Enjoy the immersive Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, which showcases models of more than 750 animals, and allows visitors to explore aquatic ecosystems.

Learn about the evolutionary story of the human family in the Hall of Human Origins.

Don’t miss the world-renowned habitat dioramas in the Hall of North American Mammals, Hall of African Mammal Halls, and others, which depict specific locations throughout the world.

Be transported into nature’s hidden realms—from the depths of the ocean to the DNA strands in all living organisms—in Invisible Worlds, a unique experience on view in the Museum’s permanent 360-degree immersive theater.

Secure your tickets today for an unforgettable adventure into the natural world at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

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American Museum of Natural History is located at 200 Central Park West • New York, NY 10024-5102

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Frequently Asked Questions about American Museum of Natural History

Is parking available?

On-site parking is available for a nominal fee. Enter at 81st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue (56 West 81st Street). The parking garage is open from 6am to 11pm on weekdays, 8am to 11pm on weekends. Fees vary per hour.

What subway stop is the museum located at?

Take the B (weekdays only) or C to 81st Street. Two blocks west of the museum, the 1 train stops at Broadway and West 79th Street.

Are cameras allowed?

Photography for personal use is allowed with hand-held cameras and with available light or electronic flash attachments, except where noted. Tripods and lights may not be used. Reproduction or sale of photographs is not allowed without the museum's permission. No flash photography is permitted in the Hayden Planetarium Space Theater or in the LeFrak Theater.

Are strollers allowed?

Strollers are permitted throughout the museum, except in theaters. Where strollers are not permitted, stroller parking is provided.

Does the museum offer a coat check?

Coat check is temporarily unavailable. Large bags or back packs (more than 11” x 17”) or luggage will not be permitted.

What items are not allowed?

Visitors are discouraged from bringing large bulky items such as backpacks or luggage into the Museum. Items not accepted in the coat check include perishables, wallets, purses, musical instruments, bikes, computers and other items deemed to be of high value. All articles must be claimed before the museum closes. The museum is not responsible for articles left overnight. The museum reserves the right to inspect any parcel brought into the premises.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

All of the Museum's exhibitions are accessible by wheelchair, and all public floors of the Museum can be reached by elevator.

Are wheelchairs available?

Non-motorized wheelchairs are available for visitors to use on a first-come, first-served basis. These are available in the following places: at the Membership Desk directly inside the Rose Center/81st Street entrance, at the main entrance on Central Park West (upstairs), in the parking garage, at the 79th Street membership entrance, and at the Gilder Center entrance. Visitors borrowing a wheelchair must present a photo ID and provide a telephone number.