The museum of natural history in new york city

American Museum of Natural History, institute established in New York City in 1869. It is a major centre of research and education on the natural sciences. It pioneered in mounting field expeditions and in creating dioramas and other lifelike exhibits showing natural habitats and their plant and animal life. The museum’s collections of research specimens number more than 30 million, and its collections of fossils and of insects are among the largest in the world. Its exhibits of fossil dinosaurs and mammals are particularly impressive. The museum conducts research in anthropology, astronomy, entomology, herpetology, ichthyology, invertebrates, mammalogy, mineralogy, ornithology, and vertebrate paleontology. The museum has a 485,000-volume library on natural history, as well as photo, film, and manuscript collections. It also conducts a wide range of educational activities for the public and publishes the monthly magazine Natural History. The Hayden Planetarium, one of the world’s largest, forms part of the museum; it has a 10,000-volume library on astronomy and a 75-foot- (23-metre-) diameter Sky Theater.

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Overview

Explore the expansive American Museum of Natural History by booking full-day admission tickets. General admission tickets grant you access to about 50 exhibits, including the Rose Center for Earth and Space. You can make the most of your time in the acclaimed museum by upgrading to a Super Saver pass, which includes access to highlights such as Hayden Planetarium and 3D films.

  • Visit the American Museum of Natural History with this admission ticket

  • A full-day pass ensures you don’t have to rush through the exhibits

  • An optional Super Saver upgrade lets you see all the special exhibits for one price

  • This family-friendly attraction is a fun and educational place to take kids

What's Included

  • Access to permanent exhibits

  • Access to the Rose Center for Earth and Space

  • Hayden Planterium Show (with Super Saver option only)

  • Giant screen film in 3D or 2D (with Super Saver option only)

  • Special Exhibits (with Super Saver option only)

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What To Expect

The American Museum of Natural History, located across from Central Park in New York City, is one of the largest museums in the world. It’s also one of the world’s most important scientific and cultural institutions, with more than 32 million specimens and artifacts. With a general admission ticket, enjoy the many current and permanent exhibits and scientific collections.

Some of the almost 50 permanent exhibits feature human origins and culture, mammals, dinosaur fossils, Earth and the other planets, plus biodiversity and the environment. See the iconic Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton and Easter Island head that inspired characters in the blockbuster film Night at the Museum. (Check out the film’s self-guided tour.) Visit the Margaret Mead Hall of Pacific Peoples, the Hall of Human Origins, the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and the Big Bang Theater.

A Super Saver upgrade includes access to the Hayden Planetarium Space Show, a giant screen film in 3D or 2D, and any special exhibitions.

American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.

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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Stroller accessible

  • Service animals allowed

  • Near public transportation

  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Most travelers can participate

Cancellation Policy

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q:What is the policy on sanitization during American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

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Take advantage of all the great films included in your admission.

Reviews

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Natalie_W, Oct 2022

Great day out - museum is fab and so much to see there really enjoyed I brought my husband for us birthday

LisaPaley, Oct 2022

Had a very nice day at the museum of natural history. Went to exhibits I hadn’t been to before. Nice experience.

Terrible experience: wait time and overcharged

Katie_V, Oct 2022

This was awful. The age ranges were incorrect compared to the museum website so I was overcharged by $24 for one of my children. Couldn’t cancel and zero refund options available even within a minute of buying. And had to wait 30+ minutes at the ticket counter when I arrived. Also didn’t include shark exhibit which typically comes with general admission. Do NOT recommend.

Jennifer_M, Oct 2022

The shear volume of artifacts was mind blowing. If I lived in the city I would need a membership, and a monthly plan of concentrating on one floor at a time.

Robin_L, Oct 2022

South American and minerals exhibits. Dinosaurs also. Impressed with the size of thee museum. Prices of food was outragous

Fantastic museum, regular ticket would be enough.

Jorge_M, Oct 2022

Fantastic experience. Museum is more than worth to see! I have to say that we did not need to buy the full access picture, the regular ticket is more than enough.

Antonia_M, Oct 2022

Impossible to see everything in one day. A great collection of history, nature, space. Highly recommend the planetarium, deep sea, gem, and dinosaur exhibits.

Plan to spend minimum a day in the museum

Arun_T, Oct 2022

Best for kids who is curious, otherwise also this will create curiosity. Great for dinosaur loving kids . It has depth of displays on each topic. One of the best museums . It's a must visit.

Museum Day with my Bae. 🦖 🐲

Jan_G, Sep 2022

Had a fascinating visit. Loved every floor. It changed so much. I was excited all over again just like I was 10. Thank you. Everyone was super inviting and helpful. I recommend this trip over and over. 10 stars 🌟

Kelvin_G, Sep 2022

Not with booking via this service. You better off buy direct from the museum website if it’s working

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Is the Museum of Natural History in NYC worth it?

This museum is incredible. Even the cafeteria and gift shop are worth your notice. There are more than 34 million artifacts inside, spread across four city blocks, 26 buildings and through 45 exhibition halls, so don't plan on seeing everything in one day.

Is the Natural History Museum in New York free?

There is no mandatory admission charge for public entry to the Museum, only a suggested admission donation. For each Sightseeing Pass entrant to the Museum Sightseeing Pass makes an agreed payment to the Museum. The AMNH is located on the historic Upper West Side, across the street from an entrance to Central Park.

How long does it take to walk through the Museum of Natural History NYC?

How much time should we expect to spend at the Museum? We recommend a minimum of two and a half hours to experience the Museum.