If you’ve seen the movie A Night at the Museum, you already understand the appeal of the world-class Museum of Natural History. If you haven’t, believe us, it’s an amazing place! Visitors of all ages will find something to intrigue them, whether it’s the Alaskan Brown Bear diorama, the 563 carat Star of India sapphire, or a skullcap of Pachycephalasasurus – a plant-eating dinosaur that lived 65 million years ago!
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the largest museums in the world. Founded in 1869, this museum is most famous for its collection of dinosaur fossils and Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, which features a 94-foot whale model!
Other permanent exhibits include the Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth (featuring a world-class geological exhibit), the Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites, a collection of rare and iridescent opals, and the Anne and Bernard Spitzer Hall of Human Origins, an incredible walk through the evidence that supports theories about the evolution of mankind.
The permanent collection of the Museum of Natural History is complemented by an array of unique temporary exhibitions. Some of these exhibits have included: Brain: The Inside Story, an investigative look into the brain’s constant development and key role in the sensory process; The Butterfly Conservatory, featuring 500 live specimens; Journey to the Stars, a new Space Show narrated by Whoopi Goldberg; Body and Spirit: Tibetan Medical Drawings; On Feathered Wings: Birds in Flight; and Highway of an Empire: The Great Inca Road.
When you’ve completed your educational and interactive learning experience, stop by one of the museum’s themed shops, including the official Museum Shop. If you work up an appetite, a variety of dining options are available for all budgets, ranging from the Museum Food Court (great for families) to Café on One, which serves gourmet adult fare.
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from Sao Paulo, Brazil on 5/8/2013Comments about Smart Destinations American Museum of Natural History:
Upon arriving to a packed museum, I first went to the will call desk to find nobody. Then, a guard told me to go to the ticket sales line. Waited for about 10 min, then someone directed us to a CityPass line. I confirmed with another guard that my pass would be handled as well. Waited for another 5 minutes when a museum employee told us to get the sales ticket line AGAIN. Stressed out with the lack of respect to the cudtomer, I left the museum and wish for a refund for the respective price, as I do not have enough time nor interest in another attraction. I only wish because I know nothing will happen.
Comments about Smart Destinations American Museum of Natural History:
The museum is enormous and fabulous; go prepared for long day on feet. If you have NY Explorer Pass & expect express entry you will be disillusioned. Important:Museum has different levels of entry & NY pass is for general admission only so check which level you want before using your Pass because e.g. general admission doesn't get you into some exhibits e.g. Hayden Planetarium Show. If you want more than general admission I advise you to simply pay for the ticket & not use your NY pass on this museum as it is economically better to do it that way.
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Comments about Smart Destinations American Museum of Natural History:
Marvelous place with so much to see and learn! You need at least a full day long (or more) to see everything! Very nice exhibition!
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from San Francisco, CA on 3/7/2012Comments about Smart Destinations American Museum of Natural History:
We had such a blast at the American Museum of Natural History. Can't believe we hadn't visited it up until now. We spent about 6 hours there and could have easily come back another day. We loved to Rose Center for Earth and Space! Cant wait to go back.
Central Park West at 79th St.
New York, NY 10024
Phone: 212-769-5100
Website: American Museum of Natural History
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