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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

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Visit the American Museum of Natural History in NYC and discover more than 40 galleries exploring the natural world and the universe. Upgrade your ticket to include the Hayden Planetarium Space Show.

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  • Includes
    • American Museum of Natural History ticket
    • Access to permanent exhibits
    • Timed entry to 1 or all special exhibitions (depending on option selected)
    • Access to the new Gilder Center
    • Wi-Fi onsite
    • Guide
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Gain entry into the over 40 Museum Halls, Rose Center, and Hayden Planetarium
  • Marvel at the world's largest dinosaur fossil collection at the museum
  • Uncover the mysteries of the cosmos at the planetarium
  • Learn about cultures from around the globe through interactive exhibits
  • Immerse yourself in the brand new state-of-the-art Gilder Center

Description

Enjoy a day of family-friendly activities at the American Museum of Natural History, in New York City. Located just across from Central Park, the museum is home to over 32 million specimens. Benefit from all-day entry.

Explore all permanent exhibitions as well as the Rose Center for Earth and Space. Wander through over 40 halls to learn about dinosaurs and diamonds, and everything in between.

The new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation is an incredible addition to the museum, featuring state-of-the-art exhibits and immersive experiences that are perfect for all ages. You can explore the mysteries of the universe in the planetarium, journey through time in the Hall of Biodiversity, and come face-to-face with some of the world's largest and most incredible creatures in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.

Look out for the iconic Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton and Easter Island head that inspired characters in the film "Night at the Museum."

Connect to the museum's WiFi and download the free Explorer App to your smartphone. The app offers turn-by-turn navigation, behind-the-scenes stories about exhibits, quizzes, and more. See the exhibition highlights at your own pace with the museum's self-guided tours of popular collections.

Ticketed Exhibitions (optional inclusion)

Invisible Worlds: Be transported into nature’s hidden realms—from the depths of the ocean to the DNA strands in all living organisms—in Invisible Worlds, a unique experience on view in the Museum’s permanent 360-degree immersive theater.

Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium: Delight in the year-round immersive exhibit and mingle with up to 1,000 free-flying butterflies—and maybe even experience one landing on you!

The Secret World of Elephants explores the evolution of elephants, their political and cultural significance, and inspiring efforts to overcome threats to survival. Available with General Admission + One ticket type.

Worlds Beyond Earth Space Show: Journey far beyond our own blue planet to marvel at the latest discoveries from our cosmic neighbors. Immersive visualizations of distant worlds. Groundbreaking space missions. Breathtaking scenes depicting the evolution of our solar system.

Giant-Screen Film: The Museum's LeFrak Theater features a 40-foot-high, 66-foot-wide screen and a state-of-the-art digital sound system with nature-inspired films on view. The theater is wheelchair accessible, and captioning devices and audio description devices are available.

Good to know before you go
  • Coat check services and lockers are not available at this time. Please leave large, bulky items at your hotel
  • The Museum's Explorer app is available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese
  • Note that general entry only does not include special exhibitions
  • NY residents: the amount you pay for General Admission is up to you and includes access to more than 40 permanent exhibition halls, the Rose Center, and the Richard Gilder Center, but does not include ticketed exhibitions, Invisible Worlds, the butterfly vivarium, the giant-screen film, and Hayden Planetarium Space Show
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General Admission and 1 Ticketed Exhibition Admission

General Admission and All Ticketed Exhibitions

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-59 years
  • Seniors
    60-99 years
  • Students (with ID)
    13-59 years
  • Children
    2-12 years
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