American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History
West 81st Street & Central Park West
New York NY
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Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
Daily 10 am–5:30 pm
This giant (45 fascinating halls) treasure trove of wonders delights lovers of animal & nature of all ages.
HIGHLIGHTS:
🐝 The spectacular cave-like Gilder Center with floor-to-ceiling collections displays & an insectarium
🦋 Year-round Butterfly Vivarium
🌎 Immersive, interactive Invisible Worlds
🪐 Rose Center for Earth and Space
🐋 94-foot-long blue whale in the Hall of Ocean Life
💎 Sparkly Halls of Gems and Minerals,
🦖 Dinosaur fossils galore
CURRENT EXHIBITS:
🦈 Interactive Sharks
☄️ Planetarium Show Worlds Beyond Earth
🦒 IMAX Serengeti
⭐️ Gets crowded on weekends and holidays, but there is always a quiet nook to explore.
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Ancient Playground
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Billy Johnson Playground
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