American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. It is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.

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    (212) 769-5100

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    amnh.org

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    Science Museum

Address

200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St) New York , NY 10024 United States

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Ting

Wonderful museum of natural sciences.Love it, apart from the screaming kids.This pay-as-u-wish museum does try to explain serious science in simple terms. Don't miss the latest dino - The Titanosaur!

Christina Chin

Great for families and learning..so much to see, go to 4th for dinos and 1st for marine life and the big whale. Prob can't do whole museum in a day. Pay what you wish

The Corcoran Group

Feel like a kid again as you’re dwarfed by the T-Rex and the Blue Whale or just surrounded magically by butterflies. It’s entertaining and educational . Use the side entrance to cut the line .

Reem Khalil

This place is highly recommended for every one u can spend like 5 hours and not finish it, just make sure your ticket includes the i max show of national parks and the show of dark universe

Pamela Cleaver

This place is unbelievable!! Fun for all ages & a must see with all of the huge and amazing displays. (Also, the movie "A Night At the Museum " was filmed here.)

Abdulrahman Fetyani

Absolutely one day not enough to this huge museum , but we have 6 hours here???? Do not came day after trip to The Met, take a day off between two museums but it worth it, words can't describe it????????????????

Michelin Travel & Lifestyle

This place has it all: dinosaurs , a planetarium , taxidermy creatures from land and sea, fantastic gift shops , and a café that serves adorable planet-shaped cookies . - Green Guide Editor

Chee Yi Ong

Great place to spend half of even the whole day! Exhibitions cover everything about natural history. I particularly enjoyed the sections on different types of peoples, and also the dinosaurs !

Harumi U

Great educational museum . This museum is the Night at the Museum movies . And at Christmas time , they have a beautiful origami tree out. A lot of things to see beyond dinosaurs , animals and people

Noora

Incredible experience. The dinosaurs , blue whale and the elephants will take your breath away! Everyone should visit this place. End of story. Buy ticket from the machine at the hall and save time.

Dorothy Jean Chang

Skip the line . While outside the main entrance, go to either side of the stairs and follow the ramp down to buy tix from the machine and enter right away!

Vanessa Borges

Great museum with a lot of dinosaurs ! The museum offers special IMAX exhibitions . We've seen both Dark Universe and National Parks adventure. I loved!

AlAnoud A AlGhunaim

Bring the kids, forget the time❤️ absolutely fun and well managed, both children and adults will have a splendid time. You'll step out full of knowledge , it'll freak you.

Elijah Millington

It was a really incredible experience to see the unknown in the AMNH. Loved the Dino exhibit and the prehistoric times. A bit of advice: Don't go when it's super crowded ! ????

Wendeline Flores

The American Museum of Natural History is huge, so make sure that you have enough time to visit. If you only have a few hours, I would recommend seeing the African Mammals and the Birds of the World.

Dan Sohayda

A New York City must see. If you're going on a Saturday afternoon either buy tickets ahead of time or use the kiosks around the perimeter of the entrance.

Nahid

Love the museum . You get a choice of a movie in 3D or 2D. Great place for kids and families. Animals, culture, history, dinosaurs and minerals.

Ricardo Daniel LO

It's huuuuge. Gonna spend some time in here, but still everything is pretty much amazing. Worth visiting and choosing it on those 3 o 5 deal packages. City pass

WEI WEI

You have to pay FULL admission + additions to see any special exhibition now. It used to be you can pay whatever you want plus 9$ per special exhibition . The current way is a bit mean imo

Melissa Cameron

The Journey to the Stars Exhibit is a wonderful and worth the extra money. My 8 and 9 year old sons loved it! The entire museum is incredible. The dinosaur exhibit was a favorite.

Tiny New York

Some of the 5 million visitors of the natural history museum each year pass right by the fossil of Hypacrosaurus altispinus, which, at 20in long and 8in high, is the tiniest dinosaur at the museum . Read more

DailyCandy

Don’t miss the 94-foot model of a female blue whale suspended from the ceiling of the Hall of Ocean Life, the replica of the Barosaurus or the planet renderings in the Rose Center for Earth and Space.

Flavio Cordero

This place is amazing! You need at least 1.5 days to see it all! It is a very interesting, beautiful and funny place for everyone! The museum is a MUST if you are visiting NY!!

Rob Abbey

Take the free guided highlights tour which meets outside the Akeley Hall of African Mammals at 15 minutes past the hour. Really worthwhile... the guides are great. Thanks so much to our guide Sue!

Thelocaltripper

This place is huge! Love the gem collection on the first floor and the dinosaurs ! Prices are suggested so if you are low on funds don't fret you can still donate what you can!

Camilla

Wanted to go here because of the movie "Night at the Museum " and I bet that's why you're going too! Start at the top floor and work your way down!! So much to see! Suggested admission, pay what u want

Mike Campton

Dedicate half a day here. Come at 10am for opening and don't leave until 5.45pm when they close. You still won't be able to see everything. Also, pay the $25.50 to see all the special exhibits .

Adam Sherlip

One of the worlds preeminent museums , with dinosaurs , meteors, and a couple of animals actually killed by Teddy Roosevelt. The planetarium is among the best & Central Park is across the street!

Vuk Milanovic

This place is huge. Take one of the floor maps for sure. Personal favorites are the real dinosaur fossils and the special exhibitions that change. Oh and of course the planetarium .

Pil Bisbjerg

A rainy Sunday is probably not the best day to go, super crowded but absolutely worth the visit. Amazing museum . Download the app inside the museum to purchase your ticket and Easley be guided around.

Olivia Pritchett

Everything is great here ! Get here early in the day though b/c they close @ 5 ! We got there around 11 AM and that was still not enough time to see everything !!

Social News Network

Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart this place is wondrous! Take your time & plan to take at least a couple hours! Don't skip the planetarium experience; it is tons of educational , adventurous fun!

Theodore Kim

Given the number of stairs in this place, consider taking the elevators up to the fourth floor and then touring the museum from the top down. Your feet will appreciate it.

Village Voice

If you were excited by Jurassic World, you'll be excited for this. The Titanosaur is on exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History. Come and see the world's largest dinosaur for yourself. Read more

Foodtraveler_theworld

Explore the natural history around many part of the world here. Plan your visit in advance by purchasing ticket on-line and keep QR code to scan in the front of entrance.

J

The Butterfly Conservatory, Dark Universe and Secret Ocean Movies are not to be missed!

Quintein

A great museum to see all kinds of history around the world. I recommend this more for families but an adult could spend a few hours here as well . There are 4 floors so plan your time wisely.

Theresa

Perfect to go to when it‘s raining or freezing cold - takes you hours to really see everything but it‘s worth it. Makes you feel like you‘re a part of the movie :-)

Time Out New York

Last year, to add more realism to the Hall of North American Mammals, curators added actual pronghorn freeze-dried doo-doo collected by park rangers at the real-life Elkhorn Ranch in Montana.
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Erin Clarke

The current exhibits - Dark Universe , The Power of Poison and Frogs: A Chorus of Colors are great! But give yourself about a day if you want to do them all and explore the rest of the museum .

Catherine Eastman

The entire museum is a must see. I was elated to have wifi , since my husband was able to have a virtual tour of the museum at the same time. It was fantastic.

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One of America's best museums . The AMNH, is known for its unmatched collection of dinosaur fossils, but there's so many interesting exhibits to browse. Being the huge nerd I am I'd gladly visit weekly

Lisa

Love it. Awesome space for an event . Dancing under the giant whale was fun. Truly a fun place to go, sound sons time with nature. Kids will absolutely love the interactive space.

Priscilla Petit

So much to see! I also recommend the Space sho (sit on your left when you enter and in middle row preferably to enjoy chilling experience!)

Bijan Young

Awesome. The best on the planet for what it does and displays. Book some of the special exhibits . Start in the dinosaur wing. Ito avoid queues at main entrance, use the planetarium entry.

Jared Wick

Use the north side entrance to avoid long lines ! Crowds build up around 11am. Start with the BIG items like dinosaurs and the blue whale . The Planetarium is also a must.

Kelly Carman

this is my most favoritest place in NYC since i was a little kid. check out their special programs: SciCafe, Global Kitchen and any tweet ups they might have. love love love!

Mariana Bernasconi

Do the highlights tour ! We went with a sweet older lady guide and she was fantastic! Wish I knew her name to write the museum a praise letter! The otherwise intimidating museum become fun and exciting

Malene Hald

Start from the top, with the dinosaurs , and work your way down. Don't miss the bottom floor, where they keep the giant blue whale and some of the most beautiful displays of forrest.

Rahul

Their iPhone app is excellent. Great for navigation and locks your location in the museum pretty well . One of the best museum apps I’ve used for make the best of my visit.

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Very nice museum.. if you have kids, it is ideal to spend time there. It is interactive and they can learn a lot ! - Poly Wood

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Be sure to check out the whole place - I know it sounds daunting, but it is SO worth it and my kids loved it. - Matt Debes

8.4
Exhibit
David H. Koch Dinosaur Wing

The David H. Koch Dinos exhibit by far outdoes any other that I've seen! AMNH has an entire whole floor of dinos! Amazing hierarchies throughout the exhibit. They really condense a lot of information - ℳ????????♍

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Great park to walk and bike. Enjoyable. Always something going on. Kayak, merry go round, zoo, concerts, playground - Angi W

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If you are interested in learning about the cosmos and space exploration, this is the place for you! All of the exhibits are great, but my favorite one was the dark universe. Try them all! - William Doonan

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One of the very few hamburgers I'd actually enjoy. Variety of choices. Cheese fries were amazing. - Staci Stevens