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American Museum of Natural History

Upper West Side

Walk beneath a 94-foot blue whale, then turn a corner and find yourself staring up at a 122-foot Titanosaur skeleton that barely fits in the room. The American Museum of Natural History packs 45 exhibition halls and over 35 million specimens into one sprawling complex, making it one of the largest natural history museums on Earth. From the dinosaur-packed fourth floor to the Rose Center's 13-billion-year journey through cosmic history, this is the kind of place where you pick your battles or plan to return.

family-friendly
iconic NYC attraction
massive scale
45 exhibition halls

Tips

👶"a rite of passage for NYC kids" (Mommy Poppins)
🦋10/10 recommend the butterfly vivarium
🗺️download the Explorer app before you go

American Museum of Natural History

200 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024, USA

Free

Upcoming at American Museum of Natural History

Thursday, Jun 11
Exhibit: For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence

Exhibit: For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence

June 11

See Jesse Owens's 1936 Olympic gold medal, Super Bowl rings, and the Vince Lombardi Trophy up close. Over 70 objects celebrate athletic greatness through precious metals and gems.

Apex Stegosaurus Exhibit

Apex Stegosaurus Exhibit

June 11

A 27-foot Stegosaurus—the largest ever discovered—looms dramatically at the Gilder Center entrance. Apex is nearly complete, mounted on steel in a pose that captures the scale and power of this 150-million-year-old giant.

Goal Zone

Goal Zone

June 11

Ready to play? Test your kick velocity, reaction times, and goalkeeping skills at this hands-on soccer experience inside the legendary Natural History Museum. Digital simulators, floor-projected challenges, and tabletop games turn the whole family into athletes for the afternoon.