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Visit one of New York's most popular attractions.

Discover the wonders of the universe at the American Museum of Natural History. Located in the heart of New York City, the Museum welcomes millions of people every year to ignite their curiosity and experience the joys of science. With friends, family or those traveling alone, the Museum is a must-visit destination that inspires visitors of all ages. 

Embark on an awe-inspiring journey as you explore the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world, from the imposing mount of Tyrannosaurus rex, to the spectacular 122-foot-long (37 meter) Titanosaur. Stand in awe beneath a life-sized blue whale and marvel at towering amethyst crystals that formed over millions of years. Travel through our solar system in one of the world’s most advanced planetarium systems or enjoy special exhibitions that explore fascinating topics like evolution, conservation, and biodiversity.

And no trip to the Museum is complete without a visit to the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. Mingle with more than 1,000 free-flying butterflies, explore how all life is connected in a 360 immersive experience, and see the largest leafcutter ant colony on display in the US! 

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Featured Exhibits

Space Show Hayden Planetarium Space Show Explore the dynamism of the worlds in our solar system, and the unique conditions that make life on Earth possible. IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE Invisible Worlds Discover how all life on Earth is connected in an all-new immersive and interactive 360-degree experience. EXHIBITION Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium Meet the butterflies–more than 1,000 of them! PERMANENT HALL Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals These spectacular halls offer a brilliant showcase for one of the world’s most important collections of gems and minerals. EXHIBIT Blue Whale Model At 94 feet long, this model of a blue whale is a Museum treasure. Meet the largest animal ever known to have existed. EXHIBIT Tyrannosaurus rex What’s the story behind the Museum’s T. rex fossil?

Hours

Open daily, 10 am–5:30 pm.
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

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Spending a few days in New York City?

CityPASS includes Museum General Admission (and all special exhibitions), PLUS 4 more top NYC attractions for one low price. Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over a 9-day period. 

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Central Park West Museum facade in the spring with a crowd of people lined up along the sidewalk. © AMNH
Museum visitors line up for tickets in the Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda.
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Nine guests in the Insectarium interact with various displays, including the Hive screen and the buttons on the Insect Orchestra wall.
Larger-than-life models of European honeybees are suspended throughout the Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium, leading visitors of all ages to a monumental model of a beehive, featuring the digital interactive exhibit “Be a Bee.” This engaging exhibit highlights the roles various bees play in the collaborative life of a hive and invites visitors to keep the hive healthy by fulfilling various vital tasks.
Alvaro Keding/© AMNH
Six African elephant mounts in the Akeley Hall of African Mammals.
Roderick Mickens/© AMNH
Adult stands and holds a child inside the Richard Gilder Center, looking towards the skylight and glass entrance-way.
Alvaro Keding/© AMNH
Three people standing in front of a wall pointing at various specimens including lizards, insects, and crustaceans.
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