Plan Your Visit
Open daily from 10 am–5:45 pm except on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Admission
- Tickets are available onsite or online.
- NYC school and camp groups receive free admission.
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TICKET COUNTER ADMISSION
Pay-what-you-wish admission is available only at ticket counters, where the amount you pay is up to you.
- General
Admission Includes admission to all 45 Museum halls and the Rose Center for Earth and Space, but does not include special exhibitions, giant-screen film, or Space Show.
- Adult$23
- Student (with ID)$18
- Senior (ages 60+)$18
- Children (ages 2 - 12)$13
- General
Admission + One Includes General Admission plus one special exhibition, giant-screen film, or Space Show.
- Adult$28
- Student (with ID)$22.50
- Senior (ages 60+)$22.50
- Children (ages 2 - 12)$16.50
- General
Admission + All Includes General Admission plus all special exhibitions, giant-screen film, and Space Show.
- Adult$33
- Student (with ID)$27
- Senior (ages 60+)$27
- Children (ages 2 - 12)$20
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Group Visits
There's a reason we're a top field trip destination in New York City: amazing new exhibits, more than 34 million objects in our permanent collections, and exceptional programs, resources and classes for students and teachers! Admission to the Museum is free for NYC school and camp groups.

The American Museum of Natural History has something for every age and interest, and our attentive and professional staff will help you plan the most memorable experience for your adult, corporate or senior group.

What You Need to Know
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Subway: Take the B (weekdays only) or C to 81st Street. Two blocks west of the Museum, the 1 train stops at Broadway and West 79th Street. For a complete subway map, visit the MTA website.
Please note: The 81st Street subway station and subway entrance to the Museum are not wheelchair accessible. The closest accessible subway station is the 72nd Street station for the 1, 2, and 3 trains, with a connection on the northbound M7 on Amsterdam Avenue.
Bus: The M79 bus travels east/west on West 79th Street across Central Park, with a stop next to the Museum on West 81st Street. Other buses also stop at or near the Museum, including the M7, M10, M11, M86, and M104 buses. For complete bus information, visit the MTA website.
Train: From North of New York City: See the Metro North Railroad website for maps and schedule information.
From Long Island: See the Long Island Railroad website for maps and schedule information.
From New Jersey: See the New Jersey Transit website for maps and schedule information.
From Outside the New York City Metro Area: If you are traveling from outside the New York City Metro Area, please visit the Amtrak website for route and schedule information and to purchase tickets.
BIKE PARKING
There are bicycle racks in the driveway of the Museum's Rose Center for Earth and Space, as well as in the parking garage. Both are accessible on 81st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue.
FOR ACCESS-A-RIDE SERVICE AND GPS DEVICES
Use the following address: 56 West 81st Street, New York, NY 10024
Central Park West (upstairs): Enter at Central Park West at 79th Street to the Rotunda on the second floor of the Museum. Coat check service is available.
81st Street/Rose Center for Earth and Space: Enter the Rose Center at 81st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. Coat check service available. Entrance for special events and programs if specified on ticket. Accessible by wheelchair.
81st Street/Museum of Natural History (B,C) Subway Station:Enter on the lower level, directly from the 81st Street subway station, or exit to street level and enter through the main entrance on Central Park West or Rose Center at 81st Street.
Please note: The 81st Street subway station and subway entrance to the Museum are not wheelchair accessible. The closest accessible subway station is the 72nd Street station for the 1, 2, and 3 trains, with a connection on the northbound M7 on Amsterdam Avenue
ADDITIONAL ENTRANCES AND EXITS
77th Street: During regular hours, exit on the first floor to 77th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. Entrance for special events and education programs if specified on ticket. Accessible by wheelchair.
Central Park West (ground level): During regular hours, exit to Central Park West at 79th Street. Enter for special events and education programs if specified on ticket. Accessible by wheelchair.
*For evening programs and lectures, please refer to your ticket for specific entrance information.
PARKING
Parking is available at our facility conveniently located within the Museum; enter at 81st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. The parking garage is open from 8 am to 11 pm.
Rates are as follows:
- Up to 1 hr: $26
- Up to 2 hrs: $29
- 2 to 5 hrs: $36
- 5 to 10 hrs: $46
- Max to close: $51
NYC Parking Tax is included.
For more information, please call 212-313-7278.
Located in the Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda, directly inside the main entrance of the Museum at Central Park West at 79th Street.
An additional coat check is located in the lower level of the Rose Center and operates September through March.
- Coats, umbrellas, and bags may be checked for $2 per person, space permitting.
- All articles must be claimed before the Museum closes.
- Items not accepted in the coat check include perishables, wallets, purses, musical instruments, bikes, computers, and other items deemed to be of high value.
- The Museum reserves the right to inspect any parcel brought onto the premises.
- The Museum's total liability for items left in the coat checkroom is half the purchase price of the item up to $50.00.
* Luggage, small carry-ons, and oversized backpacks are not allowed into the Museum and cannot be checked.
- The recommended Museum entrance for strollers is 81st Street/Rose Center for Earth and Space.
- Strollers are welcome throughout the Museum, except in the LeFrak and Hayden Planetarium theaters, and in The Butterfly Conservatory. Double strollers are not typically permitted in the special exhibition galleries due to space constraints. Where strollers are not permitted, stroller parking is provided.
- Coat check will accept collapsible strollers, room permitting.
- Visitors with strollers can use the Museum’s free Explorer app to find routes that include elevators. Choose the accessible route and receive turn-by-turn directions.
RESTROOMS AND CHANGING STATIONS
Lower level, near the subway entrance (accessible)
Lower level, Rose Center for Earth and Space (accessible)
First floor, Milstein Hall of Ocean Life (located on hall's lower level, access via elevator on mezzanine level) (accessible)
First floor, Rose Center for Earth and Space (accessible)
First floor, near the Grand Gallery (family and gender-neutral restroom; accessible)
First floor, near Linder and Kaufmann Theaters
Second floor, outside of The Butterfly Conservatory
Third floor, Hall of Primates
Fourth floor, Wallach Orientation Center (accessible)
LACTATION STATION
Lower level, Rose Center for Earth and Space (accessible)
LONG-TERM CLOSURES
The Halls of Gems and Minerals are closed for a major renovation.
The Northwest Coast Hall is closed for a major project to revitalize the historic gallery.
DAILY CLOSURES
For daily closures, please see information posted at ticket counters or call 212-769-5100.
Except where noted, photography for personal use is allowed with hand-held cameras using available light or electronic flash attachments.
- Selfie-sticks are not permitted at the Museum.
- Tripods and lights may not be used.
- Reproduction or sale of photographs is not allowed without Museum permission.
- No photography or filming is permitted in the theaters, including the Hayden Planetarium Space Theater or in the LeFrak Theater.
The following are Prohibited:
- Explosives, firearms, knives, weapons, and noxious gases or substances
- Bikes, rollerskates, skateboards
- 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, *including costume masks
The following are Required:
- Young children must be accompanied by an adult
- Directions from security guards or other Museum staff must be followed
Please be courteous to persons with disabilities when using elevators and benches.
Visit the first-floor security desk in the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Hall, email lost@amnh.org or call 212-769-5222.
Accessibility
The American Museum of Natural History is committed to ensuring that its facilities, exhibitions, and services are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. Please visit the Accessibility section to learn more about Museum facilities, resources, and programs.
Museum Highlights tours are free with admission and offered daily.
Exhibitions
See all exhibitions or check the Museum Calendar for programs and events.
Before Your Visit
Download our free Explorer app for turn-by-turn directions. Available on iOS and Android.
Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies
Or download a PDF map of the Museum.
More at the Museum
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024-5102
Phone: 212-769-5100