American Museum of Natural History Tickets (Dated Entry)

Your experience

Explore the American Museum of Natural History with entry to over 40 permanent halls, included exhibitions, and Wi-Fi onsite.

Getting started

Begin your visit by presenting your ticket at the entrance of the American Museum of Natural History. Once inside, you are free to explore the museum’s extensive permanent halls at your own pace. Comfortable shoes are recommended, as the museum covers a large area and involves plenty of walking.

American Museum of Natural History

Dive into one of the world’s most renowned museums, offering access to a wide range of scientific and cultural exhibits.

• Visit over 40 permanent halls, each dedicated to a different branch of natural history, from paleontology to human cultures.

• Explore included exhibitions such as the Apex Stegosaurus Fossil, Cosmic Splendor, Extinct and Endangered, Eyes on the Universe, Opulent Oceans, Portraits on Climate and Health: Dreams We Carry, The Changing Museum, and What's in a Name?

• Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the museum, making it easy to access digital resources or share your discoveries as you go.

Wrapping up

You can upgrade your experience with options like an immersive mobile audio guide or access to ticketed exhibitions such as Encounters in the Milky Way, Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium, Invisible Worlds, Worlds Beyond Earth, Life at the Limits, or Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs. Select your preferred upgrade when booking or at the ticket counter, and tailor your visit to your interests.

Know before you go

What to bring

• Wear comfortable shoes because the experience involves a lot of walking.

Accessibility

• This experience is wheelchair accessible.

What’s not allowed

• Please note that food, drinks, luggage, and large bags are not permitted on this experience, so pack wisely.

• Flash photography, tripods, drones, and selfie sticks are not allowed inside the venue.

Additional information

• You can select the special exhibit of your choice at the ticket counter when you arrive, based on your preference, for General Admission + 1 Ticketed Exhibition and Dated Entry + 1 Ticketed Exhibition tickets.

• The Museum has a parking garage at its 81st Street entrance and a subway stop, 81st Street, Museum of Natural History, where the B and C trains stop.

• If you live in New York State, you can choose your own admission price; you must show a valid ID at the entrance.

• The museum offers free entry during the last hour of the day, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.

• All members of the US military and their families can get free general admission during the Blue Star program, from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day.

• For the rest of the year, members of the US military and one guest can access free general admission.

• Carry a valid government ID to access your complimentary admission to the American Museum of Natural History.

Enter a world of discovery at one of world's largest museums, featuring over 32 million natural specimens of plants, animals, and minerals representing the planet, solar system, and galaxy. Situated on the west side of Central Park, this renowned institution invites visitors of all ages to explore its wide array of exhibits on Earth's natural history, human cultures, and scientific milestones.