| Venue name: | American Museum of Natural History | Contact: |
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| Address: |
Central Park West at 79th St New York 10024 |
| Opening hours: | Daily 10am–5:45pm |
| Transport: | Subway: B, C to 81st St–Museum of Natural History; 1 to 79th St |
| Price: | Suggested donation $22, seniors and students $17, children 2–12 $12.50, children under 2 free. Special exhibits $27, seniors and students $22, children 2–12 $16, children under 2 free |
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Things to do"Dinosaurs Among Us"
The American Museum of Natural History’s new dino-mite attraction proves you can spot the extinct creatures in the concrete jungle right this minute. Don’t fret—Godzilla won’t make an appearance anytime soon (we hope). Instead, the exhibit features the...
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Dark Universe Space Show
What do you do when you play hooky? Why, go to the planetarium, of course. Sit back in the Hayden Planetarium and let rock-star astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson’s voice lull you into a tranquil state of wonder as cosmic mysteries of the universe unfold...
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Wonders of the Arctic
AMNH presents a new film exploring life at the top of the globe. Maybe after seeing how Inuit societies live we'll be better prepared to face our own frozen wilderness come winter.
Until Thursday March 2 2017Read more
Average User Rating
4.3 / 5
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Located along upper 5th Avenue, this museum is great place to get lost and learn a bunch along the way. An almost cavernous experience follow along the map or just wander through galleries. The dinosaur fossils that greet you when you enter the building are impressive in their selves. Wander through the halls of animals or learn about the many groups of people and their impact on America. The Rose Center for Space is another day of events in itself with a planetarium and multiple exhibits about the universe. Plan a full day, or two, if you plan to visit this museum.
Really giant museum that feels a bit like other museums were haphazardly stitched together. That being said, it's an adventure that never fails to elicit excitement, fun, enjoyment, and a bit of learning - which is really the goal of a great museum in the end. The food court is filled with congealed leftovers and unhelpful staff. There are gift shops everywhere. Admissions may be free (or 'suggested'), but the prices are a bit exorbitant. Back to the good stuff - literally everything you can imagine is stuffed in here. Sometimes it feels like they ran out of room, or got some new stuff, so they threw on another wing, or floor even. Some stuff feels dated. Overall, you could walk in a circle and not see the same stuff twice - you can explore, and visit whatever fancies your interest. There is no shortage of things to view. The newer exhibits lean heavily on interaction, which feels relevant and makes it more interesting and tangible. I had a really great time, and feel regardless of my own preference, this museum is a treasure (not to be missed).
I went here this weekend with one of my friends and was BEYOND excited. The Dinosaur exhibit was amazing, (it's really what I came for), but besides that I wasn't too impressed with anything else. The crowds were immense, but then again we did go on a rainy Saturday. I would definitely suggest purchasing tickets online because the lines to get in can be very long. You'll also probably need at least 4 hours if you want to see the entire museum because it is huge.
Lovely museum great for families. I would say that families should either come really early or try to come on the weekday because it is beyond packed on the weekends.
The American Museum of Natural History has been a lifelong love of mine. No wonder the movie Night At The Museum chose this as its original setting - the entire building feels like an adventure, especially as a child. The must sees include the giant T Rex and the Blue Whale. I don't think there is a room in the museum I don't love. And be sure to remember that rates for admission are suggested pricing, so even if you're a bit broke, you can definitely still enjoy the museum.
Visiting AMNH never gets old. I could spend hours checking out the Hall of Saurischian Dinosaurs or the Hall of Ocean Life (because where else do you see a 94-foot model of a Blue Whale)? It's a classic New York experience everyone should have, and Central Park is just a hop and a skip away!
Such a fun experience for kids and adults alike. There is so much to see and learn! They actually have a free app that can give you a guided tour while you're at the museum or help plan your trip before you get there!
My kids have an incredible experience every time we visit. -This is one of the few places we can spend hours in.
It is truly great for kids of all ages and adults as well. We usually hit the big whale/ ocean life section, as that is always a hit, the dinosaurs, and any bigger exhibit going on. It's a very big place and each floor has different exhibits and themes, so be sure to get a map. Additionally, we have driven/ parked in their lot every time we went, and it's been pretty seamless, even on weekends.
Take the weekday off, head over there after 10 to avoid the rough commute over, leave before the rush home on the train will be a mess and you'll be in for one of the most relaxing/educational days ever -- one of my go to's on a day off
This museum is on the "must do list" for anyone coming to NYC, particularly with children between 5 and 16. It's got something for everyone, from the dinosaur collection (must be the largest in the world, really) to the Planetarium show (narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, no less!). The only negatives are that it can be costly if you have 2 adults and 2 kids, so you may as well purchase a membership so you can come back and spend more time with the many exhibits, in addition to seeing the IMAX movie (we saw the one on Flying Monsters, narrated by David Attenborough....excellent!). Also the food in the cafe', while providing a nice variety, is NY-style pricey (but my son thought the cheeseburger was perfect, so it was worth the $10).
