Museum of Natural History, New York

For 125 years, the American Museum of Natural History has been one of the world's preeminent science and research institutions, renowned for its collections and exhibitions that illuminate millions of years of the earth's evolution, from the birth of the planet through the present day.

Website www.amnh.org

Address & Phone
Central Park West
at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024-5912
(212) 769-5100
For advance tickets and groups, call (212) 769-5200

Subway
B/C to 81 St, 1/9 to 79 St

Hours
Daily 10am-5:45pm
The Rose Center remains open on Fri. until 8:45pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Admission to the Museum and Rose Center
Suggested Donation $10.00
Children $6.00
Students/seniors $7.50

Admission PLUS Space Show
Suggested Donation $19.00
Children $11.50
Students/seniors $14.00

Recommended Age Group
With its full-size dinosaur replicas and interactive discovery exhibits, the museum is a great place for kids 4 years or older.

New Museum Shop
The New shop's inventory is as spectacular as its design. The first level contains a wide array of items for children, including books, toys, t-shirts, and stuffed animals. The second-floor book mezzanine houses the most comprehensive collection of natural history books in New York City, along with a large selection of videotapes and CD-ROMs.