Tours/New York City/American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket
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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

4.0(1,997)New York City1 hour
VIATOR3.8(665)TRIPADVISOR4.1(1,332)

Description

Awe and marvel at one of is one of the largest and most renowned museums in the world, The American Museum of Natural History. Both educational and entertaining, this celebrated New York institution is perfect for adults and children alike. From dinosaur bones to far-off galaxies, spend a day and explore the world, past and present. Add this popular Manhattan attraction to your New York itinerary for a day of wonderment you won't soon forget. General admission includes access to permanent exhibitions, the Rose Center, and the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation. General admission + One Ticketed Exhibition includes General Admission plus one ticketed exhibition, including Invisible Worlds, Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs, the Butterfly Vivarium, the Hayden Planetarium Space Show - Encounters in the Milky Way narrated by Pedro Pascal, the giant-screen film, or other ticketed exhibitions.

Tour Options

Admission Plus One
  • Admission plus 1 ticketed exhibit: butterfly vivarium, giant-screen film, Age of Dinosaurs, or Hayden Planetarium Space Show
General Admission Ticket
  • includes access to 40+ permanent exhibition halls, the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and the Richard Gilder Center

Itinerary

Admission included

Share in the excitement of discovery with more than 40 galleries exploring the natural world and the universe at one of NYC's top destinations, the American Museum of Natural History. Access to more than 40 permanent exhibition halls, the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. Please note that General Admission does not include ticketed exhibitions, Invisible Worlds, the butterfly vivarium, the giant-screen film, and Hayden Planetarium Space Show. New York residents: the amount you pay for General Admission to the Museum is up to you

Highlights

For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence Exhibit
Goal Zone - Included for Admission Plus One Tickets Only
Timed entry to One special exhibit (General Admission Plus One tickets only)
World Cup Live at the Museum (Starting June 11th)
Wi-Fi Onsite
Admission to the Rose Center for Earth and Space
Admission to the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education & Innovation
Access to all permanent exhibits

What's included

Included
For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence Exhibit
Goal Zone - Included for Admission Plus One Tickets Only
Timed entry to One special exhibit (General Admission Plus One tickets only)
World Cup Live at the Museum (Starting June 11th)
Wi-Fi Onsite
Admission to the Rose Center for Earth and Space
Admission to the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education & Innovation
Access to all permanent exhibits

Traveller Ratings

4.0
1,997 reviews
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Get a Paper Map at the Museum entrances, information desks, and membership desks
  • Children under 3 qualified for waived admission fees.

Reviews(1,997)

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Bruce B
June 17, 2026
Fantastic Museum!

Be prepared to spend 3-4 hours minimum if you want to try and take it all in. So much great things to see and a few nods to Night at the Museum made it really fun. Highly recommended!

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MIKAELLA_M
June 15, 2026
The museum is a great...

The museum is a great opportunity to see and learn about the many exhibitions it provides. The staff was friendly and always eager to help us. We only did the general admission and it’s safe to say that we needed a good 3 hours to see from bottom to top.

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danielag934
June 15, 2026
To visit often

Fantastic, to go more than once as it is very large. Well structured, interesting. The part of the dinosaurs is amazing.

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sandancer56
June 14, 2026
Disappointing Visit — Old, Dusty, and Not Engaging

We were really looking forward to the American Museum of Natural History, but it ended up being a big letdown for us. The exhibits felt old, dusty, and surprisingly dull. Nothing really drew us in, and the whole place just seemed tired and in need of a refresh. We only made it through one level before deciding to leave — it just wasn’t holding our interest at all. Maybe it’s better for people who love very traditional museum layouts, but for us it was boring and not worth the time.

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gabidomenico
June 8, 2026
It has become my favorite museum.

The most amazing museum I've ever visited. I know museums all over the world, but I've never seen a museum like this with so many bones of dinosaurs. It is a modern, large museum without push push. There is no freshness in not being able to take photos and much less in putting a tripod on the floor (because I travel alone). Love!

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Angela_O
June 7, 2026
A lot to see

It was a lot! Very helpful staff and fun experience. Lots of walking and unsure if we even saw half of what there was available! A tour guide would have been a better option vs. self explore.

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Rishi_A
June 7, 2026
Not worth purchasing from Viator

There was no point to purchase from Viator. Had to still stand in the ticket line in order to get in.

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Jennifer_H
June 6, 2026
Great Experience!

Absolutely Amazing! Use the map from the museum - it's better than the app. There are theme based gift stores on each level!!

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joytI6227XD
June 2, 2026
Fascinating Exhibits

Incredible attraction with fascinating exhibits covering dinosaurs, space, wildlife, and human cultures. The displays are well curated, educational and engaging for visitors of all ages. Must visit.

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Audrey T
June 1, 2026
A great day out

Very well set out and a great way to spend the day. We didn’t allow ourselves enough time so make sure to do that. Confusion with tickets not stating even though we had some we still had to queue.

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