American Museum of Natural History

The Museum of Natural History succeeds in making natural history entertaining and interesting for all ages

Beyond the dioramas and the blue whale looming over the Hall of Ocean Life, visitors to the American Museum of Natural History can experience interactive exhibits including a life-sized interactive ecosystem that engulfs you in the sights and smells of the Dzanga-Sangha Rainforest, following the Cosmic Pathway through 13 billion years of celestial evolution or mingling with free-flying butterflies in a tropical forest conservatory. Young children will enjoy being able to touch the exhibits in the Discovery Room and Hall of Planet Earth and older children can enjoy an IMAX movie or Space Theatre in the Rose Center for Earth and Space (formerly the Hayden Planetarium).

If it's your first visit to the American Museum of Natural History, consider taking a "Highlights Tour" for an overview of the museum collections or a "Spotlight Tour" for a more in-depth experience. iPhone and iPad users can enjoy the free "American Museum of Natural History Explorer" app that serves as both a personal tour guide and in-museum navigation system; additional American Museum of Natural History exhibit apps are available from the iTunes store.

The museum offers several eateries, but a more wallet friendly method of feeding the whole family may be to enjoy a hot dog or giant pretzel from the street vendors on the museum steps.

Cost: Admission fees apply. Special exhibits, experiences and shows may attract additional costs. Packages are available. Please see website for up-to-date pricing.

Hours: Daily 10:00am - 5:45pm; Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Website: American Museum of Natural History

Address: Central Park West at West 79th Street

Getting There on Transit
Subway Train / Bus	Subway Station	Walking Time
B,C	81st Street Station	10 minutes
1	Broadway and West 79th Street	12 minutes
Take the B (Weekdays Only) or C train to 81st Street, head east towards Broadway to Central Park West (10 minutes) Alternatively, the 1 and 9 train to Broadway and West 79th Street, head southwest on Broadway towards 79th Street, turn left at 77th Street, walk two blocks, turn left on Central Park West (12 minutes). View New York Attractions in a larger map