About
The American Museum of Natural History stands at 200 Central Park West in New York City, on the edge of Central Park. It is a historic natural history museum, and for many visitors it is the place where the city's sense of wonder about the natural world comes into focus.
What to see
- Dinosaur exhibitions, the museum's best-known galleries, where fossil skeletons show the scale and variety of prehistoric life.
- The planetarium, a space for shows about the sky and the universe.
- The blue whale model, which appeared in the film Night at the Museum and is a striking sight in itself.
The collections are broad, so a visit can follow your own interests, whether that means fossils, space, or the living world.
Planning the visit
The museum is easy to reach on foot or by public transit from much of Manhattan, and its location beside Central Park makes it simple to combine with a walk or a picnic afterwards. The museum is also known as AMNH. For current details on visiting, you can call +1-212-769-5100.
If you enjoy museums of science and history, this is a natural choice for a day in the city. Give yourself enough time to move slowly through the halls, and leave room to explore the park outside.