American Museum of Natural History Tickets

About this experience

American Museum of Natural History Tickets The American Museum of Natural History stands as one of New York's most celebrated scientific institutions, housing over 34 million specimens and artifacts across four floors of fascinating exhibitions. Located on Central Park West at 79th Street, this world-renowned museum takes you through billions of years of natural history, from the smallest minerals to the largest dinosaurs. Your visit reveals the museum's extraordinary collection of dinosaur fossils, including a towering 122-foot titanosaur and the famous Tyrannosaurus rex. Beyond prehistoric life, you'll explore human cultures, sparkling gems and minerals, ocean life beneath a massive blue whale model, and the mysteries of space in the Rose Center for Earth and Space. Interactive displays and carefully crafted habitat dioramas bring science to life across multiple galleries. Highlights Fossil Halls: The world's largest display of dinosaur fossils, featuring Tyrannosaurus rex, Apatosaurus, and the colossal 122-foot titanosaur Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals: Thousands of sparkling specimens and rare crystals, including giant amethyst geodes under special lighting Milstein Hall of Ocean Life: Walk beneath the 94-foot blue whale model and discover over 750 marine animals representing global ocean habitats Rose Center for Earth and Space: Journey through 13 billion years of cosmic history with interactive displays and planetarium presentations Hall of Human Origins: Trace human evolution through fossils and interactive exhibits detailing our species' history and migration Habitat Dioramas: Detailed recreated environments showcasing wildlife from North America, Africa, and beyond Plan Your Visit to American Museum of Natural History The museum opens at 10:00am daily, with the last hour from 4:30pm to 5:30pm offering free admission for a quick visit. Weekday mornings typically have fewer crowds, making them ideal for a more relaxed experience. Allow at least 3-4 hours to explore the main exhibitions properly, though you could easily spend an entire day here. Enter through the main entrance on Central Park West at 79th Street with your ticket and photo ID. You'll pass through security screening before accessing the galleries. The museum connects directly to the 81st Street-Museum of Natural History subway station (B and C lines), making it easily accessible by public transport. While exploring New York's cultural attractions, consider combining your museum visit with other nearby experiences like the Edge Observation Deck for spectacular city views, or venture to Empire State Building tickets to see Manhattan from another perspective. For a complete New York cultural experience, the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt offers an innovative art and observation experience in Midtown. Wear comfortable shoes as you'll cover significant ground, and pack light since large bags and outside food aren't permitted. New York State residents can choose their admission price by showing valid ID at the entrance. Special exhibitions require ticket upgrades, which you can select at the ticket counter on arrival, subject to availability.

Highlights

• Explore the American Museum of Natural History and learn about the planet, the universe, the evolution of our species, wildlife species, dinosaurs, and more, with fun & interactive exhibits & displays
• See the largest dinosaur fossil collection, including the T-rex , Apatosaurus, and a 122-foot Titanosaur at the museum
• Marvel at over 5,000 minerals, including giant amethyst geodes and fluorescent minerals, in the stunning Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals
• At the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, immerse yourself in marine ecosystems with 750+ animal models, including the iconic 94-foot, 21,000-pound blue whale
• Choose between dated or flexible entry options
• Upgrade your ticket to add access to one or all ticketed exhibitions, including special immersive experiences, or add an audio guide for deeper insights as you explore the American Museum of Natural History
• You can also bundle your ticket with top New York attractions to save more and make the most of your trip.

What is included

• General admission to all permanent exhibitions
• Access to dinosaur fossil galleries
• Entry to four floors of exhibitions

Not included

• Food and beverages Additional ticketed exhibitions

Before you go

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Cancellation terms

Cannot be canceled or rescheduled