American Museum of Natural History Tickets + 1 Ticketed Exhibition, New York
American Museum of Natural History Tickets + 1 Ticketed Exhibition, New York
Duration: 1 hour (approx.)
1 hour (approx.)
100% refund up to 24 hours if you select a refundable option for a small fee.
100% refund up to 24 hours if you select a refundable option for a small fee.
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Experience New York's American Museum of Natural History, where science and storytelling converge to take you on an exploration journey through prehistoric fossils and into outer space. Upon entering at Central Park West & 79th Street with your ticket and photo ID, prepare for a security screening that leads to awe-inspiring exhibits covering evolution, biodiversity, geology, marine life, human origins, and the cosmos. Your visit includes one special exhibit selection upon entry, enhancing this enriching museum experience.
Experience New York's American Museum of Natural History, where science and storytelling converge to take you on an exploration journey through prehistoric fossils and into outer space. Upon entering at Central Park West & 79th Street with your ticket and photo ID, prepare for a security screening that leads to awe-inspiring exhibits covering evolution, biodiversity, geology, marine life, human origins, and the cosmos. Your visit includes one special exhibit selection upon entry, enhancing this enriching museum experience.
Experience natural wonders across space & time at the American Museum of Natural History with this ticket that includes access to one special exhibit and all permanent galleries.
Discover over 33 million specimens housed in the museum's collection, featuring the world’s largest dinosaur fossil collection, rare meteorites, stunning minerals, and cultural artifacts from around the globe.
Explore a variety of special ticketed exhibitions at the Museum such as Encounters in the Milky Way, Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium, Invisible Worlds + Beyond Earth, Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs & Life at the Limits (more details here).
Learn about marine ecosystems with over 750 animal models on display, including an iconic life-sized blue whale, located within Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.
The Rose Center for Earth and Space is home to the Hayden Planetarium, offering astronomy enthusiasts a must-visit destination for understanding the universe.
Ticket to American Museum of Natural History
Use of over 40 permanent halls and included exhibitions including Apex Stegosaurus Fossil, Cosmic Splendor, Extinct and Endangered, Eyes on the Universe, Opulent Oceans, Portraits on Climate and Health: Dreams We Carry, The Changing Museum, What's in a Name?
Entry to exhibition featuring Apex Stegosaurus Fossil
Access to exhibit showcasing Cosmic Splendor
Admission for Extinct and Endangered experience
Use of Eyes on the Universe display
Ticket for Opulent Oceans showcase
Access to Portraits on Climate and Health: Dreams We Carry exhibition
Entry to The Changing Museum presentation
One ticket to What's in a Name? exhibit
Admission to any one included ticketed exhibition such as Encounters in the Milky Way, Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium, Invisible Worlds, Worlds Beyond Earth, Life at the Limits, Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs (based on option selected)
Entry for Encounters in the Milky Way exhibit
Access to Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium experience
Admission to Invisible Worlds presentation
Ticket to Worlds Beyond Earth showcase
Use of Life at the Limits display
One ticket to Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs exhibition (based on option selected)
Wi-Fi onsite
Eating and drinking
Extra paid shows
Visitors observing an elephant skeleton exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History.
Your Experience at the American Museum of Natural History
Nestled on Central Park West, near 79th Street in New York, this museum offers a fascinating blend of science and storytelling. From prehistoric fossils to cosmic wonders, visitors explore an array of exhibits that span evolution, biodiversity, geology, marine life, human origins, and space.
Getting Started
To begin your journey at the American Museum of Natural History, enter through the main entrance on Central Park West & 79th Street. Be prepared to present both your ticket and photo ID for security screening purposes. Your entry includes one special exhibit—choose from several options upon arrival.
What You'll Discover
The museum boasts an extensive collection of awe-inspiring exhibits, including those on evolution, biodiversity, geology, marine life, human origins, and space exploration.
Special Features
- Select one rotating ticketed exhibit to enhance your visit: The Butterfly Vivarium, Worlds Beyond Earth, Encounters in the Milky Way, Life at the Limits, or Invisible Worlds.
- The Butterfly Vivarium offers an interactive tropical experience with over 80 species of butterflies and moths within its climate-controlled environment.
- Worlds Beyond Earth features a giant-screen film that narrates the evolution of our solar system, including planets, moons, comets, and asteroids.
- In Encounters in the Milky Way at Hayden Planetarium, explore an interactive journey through our galaxy with insights from astronomers, scientific data, and visual artistry.
- Life at the Limits showcases nature's most resilient organisms across diverse environments worldwide.
- Invisible Worlds explores you in Earth’s interconnected ecosystems, ranging from oceanic plankton to Amazonian forests.
- The exhibit Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs delves into the 66-million-year-old asteroid collision that ended dinosaur dominance and sparked new life forms.
- Fossil Halls feature towering giants like Tyrannosaurus rex, Stegosaurus, and a colossal titanosaur measuring 122 feet in length.
- The Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals display over 5,000 gems, glowing minerals, and amethyst geodes that narrate Earth's ancient history.
- In the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, marvel at a life-sized blue whale model reaching 94 feet and discover marine ecosystems and species.
- Mammal dioramas bring wildlife to life in the Bernard Family Hall of North American Mammals and Akeley Hall of African Mammals.
- The Hall of Human Origins provides insights into our evolutionary past through fossils and interactive displays.
- Explore cosmic timelines at the Rose Center for Earth and Space, featuring digital shows in Hayden Planetarium.
Visitors exploring immersive exhibit at American Museum of Natural History.
Sea turtle swimming underwater, part of the American Museum of Natural History exhibition.
Visitors observing an elephant skeleton exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History.
Visitors exploring immersive exhibit at American Museum of Natural History.
Sea turtle swimming underwater, part of the American Museum of Natural History exhibition.
Child observing butterflies with magnifying glass at American Museum of Natural History exhibition.
What to bring
Packing comfortable shoes is essential since walking will be a significant part of the experience.
What's not allowed
- Please note that food, drinks, luggage, and large bags are prohibited. Plan your packing accordingly!
Note for photographers: Flash photography, tripods, drones, and selfie sticks are banned inside the venue.
Accessibility
This experience is accessible to wheelchair users.
Additional information
- You have the option to choose a special exhibit of your preference at the ticket counter upon arrival.
- The Museum has its own parking garage located on 81st Street and can be accessed by subway via the 81st Street – Museum of Natural History stop, where B and C trains are available.
- Residents of New York State may select their admission price; simply present a valid ID at entry to avail this option.
The museum offers free access during its last hour from 4:30pm to 5:30pm each day.
Visitors watching a cosmic display at the Encounters in the Milky Way exhibit, American Museum of Natural History.
Family observing a seal exhibit at Life at the Limits: Nature’s Superheroes, American Museum of Natural History.
Child observing butterflies with magnifying glass at American Museum of Natural History exhibition.
Visitors watching a cosmic display at the Encounters in the Milky Way exhibit, American Museum of Natural History.
Family observing a seal exhibit at Life at the Limits: Nature’s Superheroes, American Museum of Natural History.
Wear comfortable shoes as there's plenty of walking involved during your visit to explore all exhibits and galleries at the museum.
Pack light since food, drinks, luggage, and large bags are not allowed inside; this will ensure a smooth entry through security screening.
If you're interested in marine life models or want an iconic experience with the blue whale exhibit, head to Milstein Hall of Ocean Life for an engaging visit.
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