American Museum of Natural History Tours and Activities
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With more than 30 million specimens and artifacts and almost 50 exhibits, the American Museum of Natural History is one of the largest scientific and cultural museums in the world. Displays highlight the wonders of our planet and the wider universe, spotlighting everything from dinosaurs to human origins to the solar system.
The Basics
Visitors can prepurchase a general admission ticket and explore the permanent exhibits as well as the Rose Center for Earth and Space. Alternatively, purchase an upgraded ticket that adds access to space shows in the Hayden Planetarium, IMAX films, and ticketed temporary and seasonal exhibitions, such as the annual Butterfly Conservatory.
To ensure you check off all the must-sees, opt for a guided visit. Choose between family-oriented tours, highlights tours, small-group tours, private tours, and early access tours that allow participants to explore before official opening hours. Some guided tours combine visits to the Natural History Museum with trips to other New York cultural institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Various New York sightseeing and discount passes include admission to the American Museum of Natural History.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The American Museum of Natural History is a must for families.
- Leave large bags, luggage, and selfie sticks at home, as they are not allowed in the museum.
- Download the AMNH Explorer App on your smartphone to help you navigate.
- The museum is fully accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
- A food court can be found on the museum’s lower level, while cafés are situated on the first and fourth floors.
How to Get There
Parking in NYC is expensive, so it’s best to come here by public transport. Ride the B or C subway lines to 81st Street, or the 1 train to Broadway and West 79th Street. Hop-on hop-off bus tours of New York also stop here.
When to Get There
The museum is very popular among families, so expect bigger crowds on weekends, school vacations, and rainy days. Plan to arrive early and head directly to the more popular exhibits, such as the David H. Koch Dinosaur Wing, which tends to get busier as the day goes on.
Highlights of the Collection
Of all the exhibits at the museum, few are as popular among young visitors as the dinosaurs. Highlights include the Allosaurus, depicted hunched over and feeding on a carcass, and a Tyrannosaurus rex shown in stalking mode. Other standout displays include the animal dioramas at the Family Hall of North American Mammals, the Asian elephants at the Akeley Hall of African Mammals, and the 94-foot-long (29-meter-long) blue whale model suspended from the ceiling at the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.
Address: Central Park West at 79th Street, New York City, New York 10024, USA
Admission: Varies
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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket
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Explore the expansive American Museum of Natural History by booking full-day admission tickets. General admission tickets grant you access to about 50 exhibits, including the Rose Center for Earth and Space. You can make the most of your time in the acclaimed museum by upgrading to a Super Saver pass, which includes access to highlights such as Hayden Planetarium and 3D films.
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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket
699
Explore the expansive American Museum of Natural History by booking full-day admission tickets. General admission tickets grant you access to about 50 exhibits, including the Rose Center for Earth and Space. You can make the most of your time in the acclaimed museum by upgrading to a Super Saver pass, which includes access to highlights such as Hayden Planetarium and 3D films.
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New York CityPASS
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Get the New York CityPASS and enjoy great discounts at some of the Big Apple’s top attractions. Your CityPASS mobile tickets are valid for 9 days from the date of first use of first use for NYC favorites like the Empire State Building, American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Statue of Liberty, Guggenheim Museum, 9/11 Memorial and Museum and much more.
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Museum of Natural History Private Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket
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Encounter the extremes of Earth without leaving New York City on a private guided tour of the American Museum of Natural History. From prehistoric giants like the Tyrannosaurus rex and wooly mammoth to the giant blue whale and animals of the African savannah, come face-to-face with skeletons and dioramas featuring some of the planet's most astounding species, and even explore the outer reaches of the cosmos. A dedicated guide makes sure you see the highlights of the massive collection spread out over 28 different buildings and skip-the-line admission means you can jump ahead of the crowds.
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New York City Explorer Pass
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Explore your favorite NYC attractions for one low price with this New York City Explorer Pass. Choose how many attractions you want to visit—up to 10—and enjoy visits to landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Top of the Rock Observatory, and activities such as a Madison Square Garden tour or Brooklyn bike tour. Sightsee the city with ease during a hop-on hop-off bus tour, or choose a sightseeing cruise.
Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.
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New York Sightseeing Day Pass: 100+ Attractions including One World Observatory
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Visit more than 100 NYC attractions with the money-saving Sightseeing Pass, which allows you to customize your sightseeing itinerary. Choose from a 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, or 10-day pass to suit your schedule. Enjoy free entry to One World Observatory, Top of the Rock, Statue of Liberty, plus many more, and enjoy unlimited access to CitySightseeing hop-on hop-off buses for the duration of your pass.
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The New York Pass: 100+ Attractions including Empire State Building
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Simplify your trip to the Big Apple, save time and money, and gain access to more than 100 New York attractions, experiences, and tours with this New York Pass. Choose from 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, and 10-day pass options, granting you access to top NYC attractions including the Empire State Building, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, cruises, and more.
Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes (purchased by December 31) are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for the number of consecutive days purchased.
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Met & Museum of Natural History Private Skip-the-Line Combo Tour
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New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and American Museum of Natural History are home two of the finest collections in the world, but visiting these vast museums can be overwhelming. With this private tour, save time with priority entrance and take in the highlights in just hours with the help of a guide. Admire masterpieces at the Met in the morning, then take in the American Museum of Natural History’s scientific artifacts after lunch.
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Met & Museum of Natural History Semi-Private Skip-the-Line Tour - Max 8 People
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Visiting the vast collections at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and American Museum of Natural History on your own can be daunting. With this small-group tour, save time with priority entrance and head straight to the highlights at these two landmark museums in New York. Admire artistic masterpieces from ancient Greece to postmodern pop at the Met, then delve into the mysteries of the earth and cosmos at the American Natural History Museum.
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New York City FreeStyle Pass and Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
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See more of New York City's top attractions with this multi-day, hop-on hop-off bus tour, with one or more attraction tickets and discount card included, depending on the option you choose. With your 2- or 3-day pass, you're whisked across NYC with hassle-free bus travel, commentary from your guides, and bus loops covering uptown, downtown, and even Brooklyn. Along the way, see top sights like the Statue of Liberty and Central Park, cruise through neighborhoods from Greenwich Village to Times Square, and of course, hop off any time you'd like.
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Skip the Line NYC Kid & Families American Museum of Natural History Private Tour
Maximize time in the American Museum of Natural History with this private guided tour. Join a kid-friendly guide for a walking tour of the museum that includes highlights from dinosaurs to the giant blue whale model suspended from the ceiling. Learn about the museum’s famous Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil during the tour.
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New York City Sightseeing Tour by Coach
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See as much as you can in fast-moving New York on this comprehensive 5-hour coach sightseeing tour of the Big Apple’s top attractions. Listen to live commentary as you tackle NYC from top to bottom, starting with Uptown highlights like Harlem and the Dakota (once home to John Lennon) before heading towards downtown. After admiring the Flatiron and Empire State Buildings, catch a glimpse of Greenwich Village and Soho and beholding the Brooklyn Bridge. Make sure to watch for the new World Trade Center as you head back to Herald Square.
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NYC American Museum of Natural History Private Family tour
Meet your private Tour guide and decide before you start which exhibits you want to see before you leave home so you and your kids can have the best experience possible.
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the most well-known and beloved museums in all of New York City, if not the United States. You can explore dozens of exhibits and theater shows, it is one of the few museums that both kids and parents will enjoy. The experiences you can choose from feel like a microcosm of the life itself: from space to dinosaurs to Lucy, the most complete early hominid skeleton, to the artifacts of Asian and European civilizations.
After your visit you will be able to stay inside and have lunch in the food court because your ticket is valid the all day.
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Skip-the-Line New York American Museum of Natural History Kid-Friendly Tour
You and the whole will family will be able to explore the world's most famous natural history museum with an expert child-friendly guide! During this 2.5-hour tour, you will learn all about the highlights of the American Museum of Natural History and have a great deal of fun into the bargain. Indeed, your guide will make sure your the kids are entertained with a range of activities and games, and both young and old alike will be fascinated by the such exhibits as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, dinosaur mummies, a 65-million years old Triceratops, a giant blue whale model and much more besides!
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Museum of Natural History Semi-Private Skip-the-Line Tour - Max 8 People
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The American Museum of Natural History is home to an immense collection spanning 28 buildings and 13 billion years of our planet’s history. Visiting can be overwhelming, but with this small-group tour, your guide will show you the best exhibits showcasing life on Earth in just hours. From the deep blue sea and ancient forests to prehistoric plains and even outer space, get an in-depth explanation of the museum’s highlights and navigate its collection without getting lost.
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2 Hours Central Park Pedicab Tours
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The Friends Virtual Tour Package
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New York City Hop-on Hop-Off Tour including One World Observatory Admission
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New York City Private Walking Tour With A Personalized Itinerary
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NYC 3-Day Hop-on Hop-off with Empire State and Statue of Liberty
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Central Park Photography Tour in New York
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The Essential Central Park Walking Tour
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A Walk In The Park/ Central Park Walking Tour
Discover the legends and lore of iconic Central Park – the sprawling masterpiece of American landscape brought to life by it’s visionaries in 1857.
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