The American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869 and has been open to the public since 1878, and its building is a New York City Landmark. Free highlight tours start at the information desk in Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Hall, and every tour can be done in a wheelchair.
Among the featured experiences are the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium, where you mingle with hundreds of butterflies, the planetarium show Encounters in the Milky Way, and Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs, though their prices are not listed with them.
The trade-off is that the museum is never entirely open at once: individual halls close temporarily, and the list of closed halls changes week to week, so the hall your child came for may be shut on the day.
Family FAQ
How much does American Museum of Natural History cost?
General admission for visitors from outside New York State is $37 for adults, $30 for seniors and students and $22 for children; NY State residents with ID pay what they wish.
What are the opening hours of American Museum of Natural History?
Open daily 10 am to 5:30 pm; closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Can you bring a stroller to American Museum of Natural History?
Strollers are welcome throughout the museum except in the theaters, which have dedicated stroller parking.
