American Museum of Natural History Tours and Tickets

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Currently, general admission tickets to the American Museum of Natural History cost US$37 for adults, US$30 for seniors and students, and US$22 for children. Rates go up if you also want to add on one or all ticketed exhibitions. New York State residents enjoy discounted pricing of US$25 for adults, US$20 for students and seniors, and US$14 for children.

Yes, the American Museum of Natural History is worth visiting. Considered a New York City icon and one of Manhattan's top museums, it's home to a vast collection of 34 million objects. Across four stories, it showcases exhibitions on topics ranging from outer space to dinosaurs, making it a great pick for families. It's also conveniently located next to Central Park. Given the museum's popularity, booking admission tickets helps to streamline sightseeing.

Per one customer who booked the American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket, "Amazing! We need to go back. So much still to see and experience. If you are in NY, don't miss this wonderful museum."

Visitors should expect to spend two to three hours exploring the American Museum of Natural History’s permanent collection. Add another hour to see one of the special exhibitions or attend a performance. Travelers who aren’t in a hurry can spend a whole day here.

Yes, visiting the American Museum of Natural History requires reservations as it operates on a timed entry basis. However, visitors arriving without reservations can easily use their phones to reserve tickets.

Yes, all exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History are wheelchair-accessible. All public floors are reachable by elevator, and several restrooms are wheelchair-accessible. Non-motorized wheelchairs are available to visitors at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, service animals are welcome inside the museum, as are strollers.

Yes, visitors are welcome to bring their water bottles inside the American Museum of Natural History. Note, however, that eating is not permitted in the museum’s exhibition spaces. Visitors can dine at the museum’s food court or in one of the cafés.

Yes, you can take small bags into the American Museum of Natural History, but they must be small enough to carry on your shoulder. Large backpacks, bulky bags, and suitcases are not allowed inside. Since the coat check isn’t always available, it’s best to leave larger bags at home.

Yes. Except where noted otherwise, visitors are welcome to take photos in the American Museum of Natural History, as long as they are only for personal and not professional use. But leave selfie sticks at home: they’re not allowed inside the museum.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the American Museum of Natural History. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in New York City:

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• Ellis Island

• Central Park

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