American Museum of Natural History

809 reviews
3 hrs

Use your pass for entry to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City and discover every facet of natural science, from the human body to space and animal life.

  • All-Inclusive
  • Family-friendly
  • Indoors
  • Must-sees
  • Museums

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Ticket types and quantities
Adult 13–64 years
$38.00$42.22
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Child 4–12 yearsi
$26.60$29.56
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Estimated total · $38.00

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Overview

The American Museum of Natural History New York is one of the largest in the world, and over five million history, science, nature and space buffs visit every year. You might even recognize it as the star of the movie Night at the Museum.

The impressive exhibits include a 94-foot whale model, the 563-carat Star of India sapphire and a giant Sequoia tree almost 2,000 years old. You’ll also find one of the biggest collections of fossils and dinosaur bones in the world.

Our pass gives you access to all exhibition halls and one ticketed exhibition of your choice.

Paid exhibitions you can choose from are:

Invisible Worlds
Explore nature’s hidden realms, from ocean depths to DNA strands, in this immersive family-friendly experience.

Life at the Limits: Nature’s Superheroes
Meet the amazing species that survive and thrive on planet Earth. A spectacle of colors, textures, behaviors, specialized parts, and exacting skills.

Encounters in the Milky Way 
A time-traveling journey about the cosmic movements that shape our galactic neighborhood, narrated by Pedro Pascal.

The Giant-Screen Film
Lupita Nyong’o narrates Worlds Beyond Earth, exploring our solar system’s dynamic worlds and Earth’s unique conditions for life.

Butterfly Vivarium
Enjoy 80 species of free-flying butterflies in the year-round Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium.

Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs 
Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs explores the before-and-after story of the cataclysmic asteroid collision that led to the mass extinction of the majority of life on the planet. Discover what happened sixty-six million years ago, and how it paved the way for new species.

Location

Central Park West at 79th Street
10024 New York

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Ravi E.

Jul 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Highlights matched what was advertised, — glad we prioritized it.

Ben X.

Mar 2026

More impressive in person than the photos. Highlights matched what was advertised, we’d echo the hype online.

Luca Z.

Feb 2026

Smooth check-in with no surprises. worth blocking a half-day for.

Zara X.

Mar 2026

A calm experience even on a crowded day. (Queues moved faster than expected, worth blocking a half-day for.)

Luca M.

Jun 2025

A calm experience even on a crowded day. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Nadia G.

Nov 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. with straightforward entry.

Nadia R.

Mar 2025

More impressive in person than the photos. and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Oliver C.

Aug 2025

Helpful crew and clear instructions. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, we’d echo the hype online.

Oliver T.

May 2026

We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, worth blocking a half-day for. (Helpful contrasts with nearby attractions.)

Ben S.

Oct 2025

We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, — glad we prioritized it.

Leo M.

Oct 2025

Straightforward redemption with our pass. Queues moved faster than expected, worth blocking a half-day for.

Sofia X.

Jan 2026

We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. and we felt we got our money’s worth. (Morning slot felt ideal.)

Diego R.

Nov 2025

Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Noah J.

Sep 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Ines T.

Jan 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. easily one of the highlights of our trip.