American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 769-5100
- Hours:
- Fri 10am-8:45pm, Sat-Thu 10am-5:45pm
Editorial Review for American Museum of Natural History – by Saul Anton
The Scene
Reconceived for the new millennium, the Rose Center for Earth and Space opened to the public after six years in the making--equipped with state-of-the-art research facilities and an outstanding exhibit: the Hall of the Universe. The museum also has several spaces that are perfect for private parties.
The Collection
In addition to the vast galleries of dinosaurs, whales, birds, snakes and aquatic life, the museum features the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth. Other permanent exhibits are the Fossils Halls, Biodiversity, Meteorites, Mollusks and Our World and at least a dozen others.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences has more than two million objects; this collection is particularly strong in American decorative arts and natural history. The New York Historical Society, the oldest cultural institution in New York--and one of the oldest in the country--is just a few blocks away.
The ExtrasFurther south, the Liberty Science Center has engaging interactive exhibits which explore environment, health and invention.
When to GoFrom October to May, explore the winged world of the Butterfly Conservatory.
User Reviews for American Museum of Natural History
10/24/2007 Posted by dmac6160
Indispensible. This NYC landmark is one of the best museums in the city, if not THE BEST. A wonderful place to while away the hours. The dinosaur exhibit alone is worth the price of admission. What are you waiting for? GO NOW!
02/25/2007 Posted by leotoni
I have been to the AMNH over five times, but I just won't get tired of it. Not only does it have an amazing collection of animals and dinosaur fossils, but also insights on how our planet evolved to what it is today and some of the past and present cultures around it. The AMNH is one of the sights that must be seen at least once when visiting New York, and will please children and adults alike. Don't try to cover everything in a single visit, though--you'll exhaust yourself.
Pros: Superb permanent collection, with guides who help kids understand what they see
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