USA New York American Museum of Natural History Entry Tickets

During June and July 2026, the AMNH is hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 watch parties during evening match events, with extended museum hours beyond the standard 17:30 closing time to accommodate the viewing events. This includes access to exhibitions and shows during extended hours on match nights. Check the official AMNH website at amnh.org for the specific dates and extended hours applicable to your visit if planning during this period.

Yes, the AMNH is one of the finest family destinations in New York City. Children under 3 enter free. The dinosaur halls consistently captivate children more than almost any other museum exhibit in New York, and the blue whale model in the Hall of Ocean Life creates an immediate sense of awe. The Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium is a particularly magical experience for younger children. The museum offers family audio tours, the free Explorer app with interactive content, and dedicated family programming. Strollers are welcome throughout the museum.

AMNH is located at Central Park West at 79th Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The most convenient subway connections are the B (weekdays) or C train to 81st Street-Museum of Natural History, a station with direct museum access. By bus, the M7, M10, M11, M86, and M104 all serve the area. The museum is also a short walk from Central Park's West 79th Street entrance and accessible from multiple Midtown hotels on foot or by subway.

Yes, the AMNH is one of the finest family destinations in New York City. Children under 3 enter free. The dinosaur halls consistently captivate children more than almost any other museum exhibit in New York, and the blue whale model in the Hall of Ocean Life creates an immediate sense of awe. The Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium is a particularly magical experience for younger children. The museum offers family audio tours, the free Explorer app with interactive content, and dedicated family programming. Strollers are welcome throughout the museum.

Ticketed exhibitions at AMNH require an add-on purchase beyond general admission. Current ticketed offerings include the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium with over 80 species of live butterflies and moths in a tropical setting; the Invisible Worlds immersive 360-degree experience; the Hayden Planetarium Space Show (currently Encounters in the Milky Way); and Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs examining the asteroid event. All must be selected during ticket purchase or added online.

AMNH general admission includes access to all 45 permanent exhibition halls including the Fossil Halls with the T. rex and titanosaur, the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life with the blue whale, the Halls of Gems and Minerals, the Hall of Meteorites, the Hall of Biodiversity, all anthropology and cultural halls, and the Rose Center for Earth and Space exterior. It does not include special ticketed exhibitions which require an add-on: Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium, Invisible Worlds, Hayden Planetarium Space Shows, and Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs.

The essential exhibits include the fourth-floor Fossil Halls with the T. rex skull, the 122-foot titanosaur, and the Apex Stegosaurus; the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life with the 94-foot blue whale model; the Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals including the Star of India; the Hall of Meteorites; the Hall of Biodiversity in the new Gilder Center; and the Rose Center for Earth and Space. The Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium and Hayden Planetarium Space Shows are strongly recommended add-ons.

Yes. The Hall of Eastern Woodlands and the Hall of the Great Plains are currently temporarily closed. Hall closures at AMNH can occur periodically for installation or renovation of new content. The official AMNH website publishes a weekly updated list of temporary hall closures at amnh.org/plan-your-visit/hours. Always check this page before your visit to confirm which halls are accessible on your specific date.