Exhibitions

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Ticketed Exhibitions

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The Nature of Color Opens Nov. 16. Explore what color reveals about the natural world–and ourselves–in this interactive exhibition. Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs Impact presents a before-and-after look at the asteroid impact that changed life on Earth.
Encounters in the Milky Way Invisible Worlds Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium

Included Exhibitions

Included with any admission.

Monumental: The 3 WatchMen and Other Works by James Hart Monumental presents art works by James Hart, one of the most prominent Northwest Coast artists in Canada. Opens November 20, 2026 Monarch's Journey See monarch butterflies' extraordinary migration through the work of award-winning graphic novelist Peter Kuper. For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence Featuring 70 objects of athletic greatness from more than 15 sports. May 18, 2026 — January 3, 2027 Fossils of the Flaming Cliffs Fossils of the Flaming Cliffs celebrates the history of the Museum’s fossil excavations in the Gobi. Apex Stegosaurus Fossil This extraordinary fossil is thought to be the largest and one of the most complete Stegosaurus specimens. Black in Natural History Museums Black in Natural History Museums highlights 17 modern and historical Black scientists, artists, and curators. Extinct and Endangered See incredible macro photographs of vulnerable or extinct insects from the Museum's collection by Levon Biss. Eyes on the Universe Explore dazzling images from deep in our universe, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, JWST, and the Gaia mission. Opulent Oceans See exquisite reproductions of extraordinary scientific illustrations from the Museum's Library. The Changing Museum Learn about the past, present, and future of representing cultures at the American Museum of Natural History in this exhibit. What's in a Name? Explore the history, significance, and challenges of scientific nomenclature through the Library's collections.

Permanent Exhibitions

Included with any admission.

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Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium Discover more about insects, the most diverse group of animals on Earth—and why they’re critical to our planet. Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Collections Core See more than 3,000 objects from the Museum's research collections, from astrophysics to zoology. Blue Whale At 94 feet long, this model of a blue whale is a Museum treasure. Meet the largest animal ever known to have existed. Tyrannosaurus rex What’s the story behind the Museum’s T. rex fossil? Northwest Coast Hall Showcasing the creativity, scholarship, and history of Pacific Northwest Indigenous cultures, this gallery reopened in 2022. 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.

There’s so much to see in more than 40 halls! Don't know where to start? Explore our list of Highlights and see the real exhibits behind the characters featured in the Night at the Museum movies.