# American Museum of Natural History

> The city's famous natural history museum, home to dinosaur skeletons, a life-size blue whale, gem halls and planetarium shows. Kids can explore dioramas,…

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Museums · Upper West Side, Manhattan

The city's famous natural history museum, home to dinosaur skeletons, a life-size blue whale, gem halls and planetarium shows. Kids can explore dioramas, the Gilder Center's insectarium and butterfly vivarium, and hands-on discovery rooms.

- **Address:** 200 Central Park West, 10024
- **Neighborhood:** Upper West Side, Manhattan
- **Ages:** Ages 2–17
- **Price:** Kids $22 · adults $37 (Adults $37, kids 3–12 $22; NY residents pay what you wish for general admission)
- **When:** Monday 10:00 AM–5:30 PM; Tuesday 10:00 AM–5:30 PM; Wednesday 10:00 AM–5:30 PM; Thursday 10:00 AM–5:30 PM; Friday 10:00 AM–5:30 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM–5:30 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
- **Setting:** Indoor
- **Phone:** (212) 769-5100
- **Website:** https://www.amnh.org
- **Checked against:** https://www.amnh.org/plan-your-visit

## Highlights

- Dinosaur fossil halls
- Butterfly vivarium and insectarium
- NY residents pay what you wish

Hours and prices change; confirm with the provider before you go.

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