Code of Conduct | American Museum of Natural History

The following are required:

Following the Museum’s Health and Safety requirements for visitors at all times.
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 considerate of persons with disabilities when using elevators and benches.

The following are prohibited:

Large bags or back packs (more than 11” x 17”) or luggage will not be permitted.
Explosives, firearms, knives, weapons, and noxious gases or substances
Bikes, roller skates, skateboards, wagons, sporting equipment, 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, drones
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 Health and Safety requirements.

*Eating is prohibited in Museum galleries. Visitors may leave and return using the same ticket on the same day. When re-entering the Museum, visitors must enter at the 81st Street or Central Park West entrances and must go back through the security line to be readmitted.