Group Visits

The Museum is open from 10 am to 5:45 pm, every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

The minimum number of people to qualify as a group is 20.

Yes. Group reservations must be made in advance to facilitate group’s arrival.

No. Group prices are available through advanced purchase only.  They will have to pay the regular admission rate. 

We recommend a minimum of two and a half hours to experience the Museum. Give yourself an extra hour if you are seeing one of our shows or special exhibitions. If you have purchased the General Admission + All package, plan on spending at least four hours plus enough time for lunch.

Groups enter the Museum at the Rose Center Entrance on 81st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. A group leader should pick up the tickets at the Will Call desk on the lower-level in the Cullman Hall of the Universe. Please note tickets will be labeled under the name of the group visiting the Museum and the person booking the reservation.

Yes. They are part of the same facility. However, groups must enter the Rose Center first to pick up tickets at the Will Call desk.

Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge. Ask a security officer at the entrance for assistance. Please bring a photo ID to secure your wheelchair. 

Yes. All public areas in the Museum are accessible to wheelchairs; all video displays are captioned for the hearing impaired; hearing devices are available in auditoriums upon request.

Yes. There are several places to purchase a delicious lunch or snack. The Museum Food Court is self-service and has food for every taste. Reservations are not required and the Food Court can accommodate over 400 people.

No, but if you e-mail [email protected] we will send you a list of fine restaurants close to the Museum.

No. Outside food may not be brought into the Museum.

No. All seats at the Planetarium Space Show have an equally magnificent view.

The entire Space Show experience is 30 minutes.

Films average 40-45 minutes.

No. Any guided tours must be requested at least three weeks in advance and paid for two weeks prior to date of visit.

Please contact the Group Sales office directly at 212-313-7011 or at [email protected].

Both the Museum Highlights Tour and exhibition Spotlight Tour are at least one hour long.

No. Only Museum guides can give tours.

Payment is due by check or credit card two weeks in advance or will otherwise be subject to cancellation.