Languages & Translation at the Museum
The American Museum of Natural History is committed to ensuring that its facilities, exhibitions, and services are accessible to all individuals, including multiple language communities. If you have questions or concerns about the information on this page, please email [email protected] or call 212-769-5200.
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This table contains an overview of language availability at the Museum.
| Language | Maps | Explorer App | Hayden Planetarium | Invisible Worlds | Big Bang Theater | Tours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| عربي | x | |||||
| Français | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Deutsch | x | x | x | |||
| עִברִית | x | |||||
| Italiano | x | x | x | x | ||
| 한국어 | x | x | ||||
| 日本語 | x | x | x | |||
| Português | x | x | x | x | x | |
| русский | x | x | ||||
| 汉语 | x | x | x | x | x | |
| Español | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| اردو | x |
Maps & Explorer App
Museum Maps are available for download in the following languages:
- عربي
- Français
- Deutsch
- Italiano
- 한국어
- 日本語
- Português
- русский
- 汉语
- Español
- اردو
Download the Museum’s Explorer app* in the following languages:
- Español
- Français
- Português
*Explorer is automatically set to the language of your device.
Hayden Planetarium
Audio translation devices and caption glasses that display translated subtitles are available for the Hayden Planetarium Space Show in the following languages:
- 汉语 (audio only)
- Français (audio & subtitles)
- Deutsch (subtitles only)
- Italiano (audio & subtitles)
- 日本語 (audio only)
- Português (audio & subtitles)
- Español (audio & subtitles)
Ask a representative at the Hayden Planetarium to borrow a translation device.
Invisible Worlds
Translations of the pre-show galleries and the Invisible Worlds Immersive Experience are available in the following languages:
- 汉语 (audio & subtitles)
- Français (audio & subtitles)
- Deutsch (subtitles only)
- 한국어 (audio & subtitles)
- Português (audio & subtitles)
- русский (audio & subtitles)
- Español (audio & subtitles)
Visitors can access translations by scanning the QR codes located throughout the pre-show galleries; visitors must be on the AMNH-GUEST WiFi network to access the translations. Visitors who cannot use the QR codes can borrow a translation device from a representative at the Invisible Worlds entrance.
Big Bang Theater
Audio translations and subtitles are available for the Big Bang Theater in the following languages:
- 汉语
- Español
- Français
- Italiano
- Português
- 日本語
Visitors can access translations by scanning the QR code located on the sign at the entrance to the Theater; visitors must be on the AMNH-GUEST WiFi network to access the translations. Visitors who cannot use the QR code can borrow a translation device from a representative at the Big Bang Theater entrance.
Tours
Museum Highlights tours are available in the following languages:
- 汉语
- Français
- Italiano
- עִברִית
- Español
Times and languages vary. Please visit our tours page for schedules and more information.
