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American Museum of Natural History

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