Museums: Science and Nature · Upper West Side, Manhattan
American Museum of Natural History
The world's largest natural history museum, across from Central Park, famous for its dinosaur halls and the blue whale.
- Address
- 200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024Checked Nov 7, 2026
- Hours
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Schedule: Open daily 10 am-5:30 pm; closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Checked Nov 7, 2026
- Admission
- Suggested admission for NY/NJ/CT residents: adults $25, students/seniors $20, children $14; standard non-resident admission not capturedChecked Nov 7, 2026
- Phone
- 212-769-5100 Checked Nov 7, 2026
- Accessibility
- See the official site
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Visitor questions
Where is American Museum of Natural History?
200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024, in Upper West Side, Manhattan. (checked Nov 7, 2026)
What are American Museum of Natural History's hours?
Open daily 10 am-5:30 pm; closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. (checked Nov 7, 2026)
How much does American Museum of Natural History cost?
Suggested admission for NY/NJ/CT residents: adults $25, students/seniors $20, children $14; standard non-resident admission not captured. (checked Nov 7, 2026)
What is American Museum of Natural History's phone number?
212-769-5100. (checked Nov 7, 2026)
After your visit: happy hours in Upper West Side
- Arte Cafe: Spritzes (Aperol, Campari, or Limoncello) $12 · Margarita $14deal read Nov 7, 2026
- Gebhard's Beer Culture: Happy Hour Drafts $3 · Happy Hour Guinness Pint $7deal read Nov 7, 2026
- Tessa: Parmigiano truffle fries $12 · Prosciutto & ricotta toast $12deal read Nov 5, 2026
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