American Museum of Natural History
About the American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is a set of galleries where visitors can learn about “human cultures, the natural world, and the universe“. With a collection of more than 34 million specimens (including cultural artifacts, fossils, meteorites, fossils minerals, etc.) displayed on its 2 million square feet, it is a must-visit for every traveler to NYC.
Guide
Type of museum
Natural history, ethnological museum and planetarium
Price
General entrance
Adults: $23, Student (with ID): $18, Senior (Ages 60+) $18, Children (3–12) $13
General entrance plus one film or exhibition
Adults: $28, Student (with ID): $22,50, Senior (Ages 60+) $22,50, Children (3–12) $16,50
General entrance plus all films and exhibitions
Adults: $33, Student (with ID): $27, Senior (Ages 60+) $27, Children (3–12) $20
NY, NJ, and CT residents: the amount you pay for tickets is up to you.
Free
For US military members, patrons, and children under 3, caretakers
Everyday from 4:30 to 5:30
Hours
Wednesday–Sunday: 10:00 am–5:30 pm
How to get there
Subway: B and, C at 81st Street–Museum of Natural History Museum; 1 at 79th Street
Bus: M7, M10, M11, M79
Amenities
- WiFi
- Audio Guide Tours
- Cafes (temporarily unavailable)
- Shops
- Strollers
- Accessible
- Baby Changing Station
- Mother’s Room
- Coat Check (temporarily unavailable)
- Audio Guide
- Assistive Listening Devices
- ATM
- Water Fountain (temporarily unavailable)
- Parking
- Bike and scooter parking
Current exhibitions
Address
200 Central Park West New York, NY 10024-5102
Contact
Phone
212-769-5100