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Invisible Worlds exhibition inside American Museum of Natural History
Turtle Odyssey exhibition inside American Museum of Natural History
Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium exhibition inside American Museum of Natural History
Worlds Beyond Earth exhibition inside American Museum of Natural History

Visit the American Museum of Natural History to explore natural wonders across time and enjoy access to 1 special exhibit, permanent galleries, and more with this ticket.

Highlights

  • Visit the American Museum of Natural History, home to over 33 million specimens, including the world’s largest dinosaur fossil collection, rare meteorites, stunning minerals, and cultural artifacts from around the globe.

  • Get a chance to check out one special ticketed exhibition at the Museum (more details here), along with access to all the permanent exhibits and galleries with this ticket.

  • Learn more about marine ecosystems with 750+ animal models, especially the iconic life-sized blue whale, in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.

  • Step into the Rose Center for Earth and Space, featuring the iconic Hayden Planetarium, a must-visit for astronomy enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of the universe.

  • Fun Fact: The museum's blue whale model is 94 feet long and weighs 21,000 pounds, making it a beloved centerpiece since 1969.

Inclusions

  • Entry to the American Museum of Natural History

Access to:

  • Over 40 galleries

  • All permanent exhibits (more details here)

  • Rose Center for Earth and Space

  • The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation

  • Wi-Fi onsite

  • Choice of entry to 1 of the following special exhibits (more details here):

  • The Secret World of Elephants

  • Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium

  • Turtle Odyssey

  • Invisible Worlds

  • Worlds Beyond Earth: Space Show

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 31 Dec, 2025.

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Jose Rafael Bakhos Vargas

Jose

5/5

Dec, 2024

I loved the visit to the museum the only bad thing is that we arrived a little late and I could not enjoy 100% of all the activities I recommend taking at least five hours to go through the whole museum, even more if you have children because it is a great experience.
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Maria del Rocio Gaona Martinez

Maria

5/5

Nov, 2024

It was great to be able to secure our tickets so we could be better organized. Very easy and intuitive Headout app.
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Kelly Pennington

Kelly

5/5

Oct, 2024

Our favorite exhibits were the butterflies and dinosaurs. Wanted to see more, but our legs just couldn't take any more walking. Wonderful day! For anyone going, if dinosaurs are your thing, skip up to that floor first and then work your way down.
Mario Jovito Ortega Sanchez

Mario

3/5

Oct, 2024

There is little orientation to tourists, only one friendly person in the whole compound, annoying staff seems not to like their job.
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Yoav pip

Yoav

5/5

Aug, 2024

Butterfly was great and though is a small hall. Kids spend there almost an hour And like always - We love the dinosaurs

These tickets are valid until 31 Dec, 2025.

Lose yourself in the wonders of nature, science, and culture on your visit to the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City. Start by exploring the depths of our planet and reach the end of the cosmos, with over 30 million specimens and artifacts spread across multiple exhibits and galleries.

Special ticketed exhibits

You can access one special ticketed exhibit along with these experiences on your trip to the Museum. These are primarily rotating exhibits present at the Museum. Learn about the past and future of the majestic elephants in The Secret World of Elephants exhibit, or get a chance to witness butterflies emerge from their cocoon at the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium. Experience the world like never before in Invisible Worlds, an immersive exhibit, or watch Turtle Odyssey or Worlds Beyond Earth: Space Show.

Fossil Halls and Geological Marvels

Marvel at the Tyrannosaurus rex and Stegosaurus fossils, and see many more archaeological wonders of prehistoric life. Or visit the Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals for their display of Earth’s geological treasures, featuring over 5,000 specimens, including amethyst geodes and other luminous minerals. Learn about the Earth’s history and the natural forces that shaped it.

Marine Ecosystems and Evolutionary Tales

Dive deep into the ocean at the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life and see the life-size, 94-foot-long blue whale model. Explore the diverse marine ecosystems, from tiny plankton to majestic sea creatures. Visit the Bernard Family Hall of North American Mammals and Akeley Hall of African Mammals for their realistic dioramas. Then, move on to the Hall of Human Origins to see the story of human evolution. Continue your exploration in the Rose Center for Earth and Space with their interactive exhibits and get a quick recap on the history of the universe.

American Museum of Natural History

Monday10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 05:30 PM

What's not allowed

  • Food, drinks, luggage, and large bags are not allowed on this experience.

  • Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are a no-go inside the Museum premises.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • The Museum has a parking area at its 81st entrance and a subway stop (81st Street – Museum of Natural History) where the B and C trains stop.

  • The Hayden Planetarium will be closed from January 3, 2025, to February 16, 2025.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point. Students must show a valid student ID.

Ticket redemption point

  • Show your ticket at any of the entrances of the American Museum of Natural History.

  • Address: 200 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024, United States.

  • Entrances at the Rose Center for Earth and Space at 81st Street and the Gilder Center at 79th and Columbus Avenue usually have shorter wait times.

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