The American Museum of Natural History

Plan your visit

Reserve timed admission and use the entrance suited to the visit: 200 Central Park West, the accessible Rose Center entrance at 54 West 81st Street, or the accessible Gilder Center at 415 Columbus Avenue. Allow several hours, download the map, and check ticketed exhibitions, theater times, dining, and entrance notices.

Accessibility

All exhibitions and public areas are reachable by elevator. Step-free entrances, accessible restrooms on every floor, free first-come wheelchairs, wheelchair and companion theater spaces, discounted admission, free caregiver admission, assistive listening, transcripts, service-animal access, and extensive sensory resources are available.

About The American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History is an active major science museum on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Its interconnected campus presents permanent natural-history halls, changing exhibitions, the Gilder Center, Rose Center for Earth and Space, Hayden Planetarium, films, live programs, research collections, education, dining, and special events.

Venue policies

Security

All visitors pass through security and follow staff instructions.

Children

Children age 12 and under must remain with an adult.

Photography

Personal handheld photography is allowed; tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

Same-day re-entry

Visitors may leave and return on the same ticket that day.