Code of Conduct | American Museum of Natural History

The following are required:

Following the Museum’s COVID-19 Health and Safety requirements for visitors at all times. Facial coverings are strongly recommended during your visit for all visitors ages 2 and up.
Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Directions from security guards or other Museum staff must be followed.

Please be courteous to persons with disabilities when using elevators and benches.

The following are prohibited:

Explosives, firearms, knives, weapons, and noxious gases or substances
Bikes, roller skates, skateboards, wagons, and scooters (with the exception of small, foldable scooters for young children that may be carried by an adult)
Outside food or drink (water bottles permitted).*
Dogs or other pets (service animals permitted)
Running, climbing, or sitting on exhibits or railings
Carrying children on shoulders
Creating a disturbance, yelling, audible music devices
Soliciting, posting or distributing any sign, notice, ad, or print material
Entering any non-public area without authorization
Adults wearing masks of any kind, except for facial coverings worn for health and safety purposes consistent with the Museum's COVID-19 Health and Safety requirements.

*Eating is prohibited in Museum galleries. Because dining onsite is currently limited to the Food Court, visitors may leave and return using the same timed-entry on the same day.