Hours and Temporary Hall Closures

Open daily, 10 am–5:30 pm.

Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Temporary Hall Closures

Some exhibitions and amenities may be temporarily closed for maintenance or events that support the Museum's scientific research and educational programs.

This list is updated weekly. For August 26–September 6:

The Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium and The Restaurant at Gilder will be temporarily closed beginning Tuesday, September 8, through Friday, September 18.

The Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation will be closed on Wednesday, September 9.

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All times subject to change.