American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History
Upper West Side, New York
About American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent institutions for natural history and anthropology. Its collections include dinosaur fossils, meteorites, human cultural artifacts, and extensive dioramas of animals and ecosystems. It serves both as a scientific research institution and a public educational museum.
Happenings at the American Museum of Natural History
Cosmic Splendor
ongoingApril 11, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Apex Stegosaurus Fossil
ongoingCurrently on display
Extinct and Endangered: Insects in Peril
ongoingCurrently on display
Eyes on the Universe
ongoingCurrently on display
Hours
- Everyday10:00 am–5:30 pm
Admission & Tickets
General Admission
- Adults (outside NY State): $30
- Students & Seniors: $24
- Child: $18
- Member: Free
Pay-What-You-Wish (NY State Residents)
New York State residents with valid ID can pay-what-they-wish for general admission only. Special exhibits and programs require additional fees.
Last updated: May 2025
Directions
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024