American Museum of Natural History

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212-769-5100
www.amnh.org

Included admission free with the card.

Description

Founded in 1869, this museum is one of the largest and most innovative in the world. This fascinating wonderland is perhaps best known for its fossil halls, especially the dinosaurs, and the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.

Kids of all ages will find something to intrigue them, whether it’s the Alaskan Brown Bear diorama, the Star of India sapphire or a skullcap of Pachycephalasasurus – a plant-eating dino that roamed the earth 65 million years ago.

It’s the Rose Center for Earth & Space, though, that has been the star attraction since its much-heralded opening in 2000. Just gazing at its facade – a massive glass box containing a silver globe, home to the Hayden Planetarium Space Theater – is mesmerizing, especially at night, when all its otherworldly features are aglow.

Cost without the card:

Adult $15.00, Child $8.50

Hours:

Museum: Daily, 10:00 am–5:45 pm

Closed

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.

Public Transportation:

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.

Redemption Instructions:

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Proceed to the Main entrance of the Museum (79th St. at Central Park West) and go to the Vouchers Desk or to the Rose Center Entrance (81st St. between Central Park West and Columbus Ave.). Proceed downstairs to the Will Call Desk. General Admission to the American Museum of Natural History and Rose Center for Earth and Space is one choice with the New York City Explorer Pass.