American Museum of Natural History (AMNH): Tickets
Ticket Options

American Museum of Natural History (AMNH): Tickets

Home to one of the biggest museum collections in the world with 32 million natural specimens, including a 122-foot-long dinosaur skeleton!

Image of dinosaur skeleton at the AMNH
Credit:
Aditya Vyas
Why book with us?
Digital Ticket icon
Digital
Ticket Entry
Discount Icon
Great Discounts Available
Refund Icon
Flexible
Cancelations
Calendar icon
Trouble-free
Booking
Image of visitors standing with stone statue

Visit one of the world’s greatest and largest natural history museums

  • General Admission
  • Access to more than 40 permanent exhibition halls: the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and the Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.
More info
Less info
5 Star icon
Excellent
white rating star
4.5
From
US$28.00
BESTSELLER

American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) Tickets and Information

  • AMNH Address: 200 Central Park West, NY 10024, New York
  • Opening Hours: Daily: 10:00 - 17:30

Is the American Museum of Natural History worth visiting

  • In a word, YES! It’s one of the greatest museums in the world!

What do you see when visiting American Museum of Natural History

  • Thousands of displays on various subjects
  • Space displays
  • Dinosaur displays
  • Ocean displays
  • History displays
  • Animal displays (not living)

About the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)

The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is one of the biggest museums in the world. The museum is home to over 34-million specimens and artefacts, of which thousands are on display for visitors to enjoy from a broad range of categories including:

  • Science including: palaeontology, entomology and mineralogy
  • Space including meteorites
  • Humans
  • Animals including fossils
  • Oceans
  • Plants
  • History, amongst others.
Displays

The museum features numerous permanent and temporary exhibitions that showcase the diversity of life on Earth, the history of human cultures, and the vastness of the universe. Some of the most notable ones include:

  • The Hall of Saurischian Dinosaurs
  • The Hall of Biodiversity
  • The Rose Center for Earth and Space
  • The Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, which houses the iconic life-sized model of a blue whale.
Science & Research & Education

The museum is also a major centre for scientific research, with hundreds of researchers and scientists conducting studies across various fields which all contribute to our understanding of natural history, biodiversity, evolution, and the universe.

The museum also offers programs and resources for learners of all ages, including school field trips, workshops, lectures, and online resources with the aim being to inspire curiosity about the natural world and promote scientific literacy!

The American Museum of Natural History is one of those places that all should be able to visit and enjoy at least once. One of New York’s most popular tourist attractions welcoming millions of visitors each year.

Exhibitions

The museum offers various different Exhibitions at different points. The current exhibitions being shown are as follows:

  • ‘Worlds Beyond Earth’ - until December 24
  • ‘The Secret World of Elephants’ - until December 24
  • ‘Extinct and Endangered’ - until December 24
  • ‘Grounded by Our Roots’ - starts on 4th April 24
  • ‘Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium’ - until December 24
  • ‘Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker’ - until December 24

{{ticket-block-triple}}

Popular Attractions

No items found.

American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) FAQs

  1. Do I need to book tickets in advance for the American Museum of Natural History?
  • We always recommend booking tickets in advance for the American Museum of Natural History to guarantee your tickets. As one of New York’s most popular tourist attractions, it gets very busy, so booking in advance also helps to avoid queueing time!
  1. Is the American Museum of Natural History wheelchair accessible?
  • Yes, the American Museum of Natural History is wheelchair accessible.
  1. Is the American Museum of Natural History featured in the film ‘Night at the Museum’?
  • Yes. The film ‘Night at the Museum’ is based on the American Museum of Natural History, however most scenes were shot in Canada.

Useful Information About the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)

Tips for visitors

  • Book Tickets in Advance: The AMNH is one of the most popular museums in the city, so gets very busy. We suggest booking your tickets online to help avoid the queues that form at the ticket desk and gives you more time to enjoy the museum!
  • Best time to visit: Just after opening and later in the afternoon cane sometimes be quieter.

How to get there

  • American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), 200 Central Park West, NY 10024, New York

Opening Hours

  • Monday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Thursday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Friday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
Need some more options for
American Museum of Natural History (AMNH): Tickets
? Try here.
American Museum of Natural History (AMNH): Tickets
Ticket Options