Ticketing Information

All screenings are held at the American Museum of Natural History.

Entrance for screenings is on 77th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue.

Transportation and Parking

Subway
B (weekdays) or C to 81st Street; 1 to 79th Street

Bus
M7, M10, M11, or M104 to 79th Street; M79 to Central Park West

Parking
A three-story parking garage is open daily until 11 pm; enter from West 81st Street.

Programs are subject to change. Please check our website for the most current schedule and updated information.

Films are shown in various program formats, ranging from a single full-length movie to multiple short films. Ticket prices are per program.
Tickets may be purchased in advance for any program on the Festival schedule. Each program is identified by a program code. Please refer to the program code when ordering tickets.

Tickets are not refundable.

TO ORDER

American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted.
We have eliminated our service charge! You now save money when you order tickets in advance by phone or online. Order now.

BY PHONE: Call (212) 769-5200

Monday–Friday: 9 am–5 pm; Saturday: 9 am–4 pm
Have your credit card, membership category, and program codes ready when you call.

ONLINE: Click here to order now

Tickets can be purchased on line right here. Simply go to the film of your choice in the alphabetical listing and click on the button that reads "Buy Tickets" this will lead you through the steps to purchase tickets electronically. Click HERE to browse the Mead line-up.

ON-SITE PURCHASE: Mid-October–November 11

Tickets may be purchased during Museum hours at the Advance Group Sales desk in the Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda (Central Park West at 79th Street entrance) and at the Rose Center for Earth and Space (81st Street entrance).

DURING THE FESTIVAL: November 12–15

Tickets may be purchased one hour prior to show at the 77th Street entrance only, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue.

TICKET PRICES

General Public:$12
Opening Night (F1):$15 Buy Tickets
DJ Spooky (Special Event):$25 Buy Tickets
Members/Students/Senior Citizens – call or check online for discounted rates.
Opening Night film PLUS reception with the filmmakers (F2)$40Buy Tickets
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The Friend of the Festival package (F28):$99 (a $150 value!)
Call now to order
(212) 769-5200
  • Invitation to the Opening Night film and reception for TWO
  • Six (6) tickets -- your choice of programs; please specify program codes when ordering