
American Museum of Natural History
Upper West Side, New York · New York · ~1.9 mi from downtown New York
ChillWorth it
$37 for adults · NY residents pay what you wish
NY State residents: pay what you wish (suggested $25) with ID
Four city blocks of dinosaurs, the blue whale, the Hall of Gems and the Hayden Planetarium, right across from Central Park. Out-of-state adults pay $37 — but New York State residents pay what they wish for general admission with ID, per the museum's own visit page.
Book tickets on the official site
Good for
A full day under the blue whale
Crowd
Families and dino fans; weekends are packed
Getting there
B/C to 81st St–Museum of Natural History
Parking
Museum garage on W 81st St
Accessibility
Step-free entrances; wheelchairs available