American Museum of Natural History
(212) 769-5100
Central Park West at 79th St
New York,
NY
10024
40.782
-73.9717
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Central Park
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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.
User Reviews
magicloop2009
July 01, 2009
Each student payed how ever much they did want with donation. I payed a quarter and got in. But I payed almost a fortune to see the planetarium, but it was worth it. It like takes you to a different world. Awesome giftshops and gemstones, and educational books. You can learn about wildlife. I took notes from the moment I arrived. That dinosaur in the rotunda (lobby) is amazing and looks so real. You can see real fossils and dinosaur bones, and how the solar system was, is and how it will be in years to come, and so will the universe. This place is diverse. The security guards can be a bit bossy and observe people like hawks, and watch you often, and wouldn't be pleased if you touched anything around, which the kids especially love touching everything they see. Hall of biodiversity is like another dimension itself. They have virtual touch reality screen computers where you can find out different artifacts about the animals. You guys should google it, they even have sleepovers for the summer season. I hear they have jazz. Friday nights or used to. This is one adventure you wouldn't wanna miss out on. It's worth the experience.
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johanne110
April 18, 2009
This place is a good way to spend a few hours in nyc if your into animals and history. Theres a lot to see here and no matter how many times you keep coming back youll still never be able to see everything. The only drawback is the parking it takes too long and the garages around the area are very expensive.
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chornig
December 30, 2008
The new Polar Rink was HORRIBLE. The polymer materials is nothing like ice nor is it fun. It is tiles put together which has edges popping up and the dull blades make it impossible to glide. I took kids there and they were bummed out! The charge for an hour would be ok, if you actually got the full hour but by the time you get your skates and then they tell you it's over, you may get about 40 minutes. I will never go back.
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The Extras:
Further south, the Liberty Science Center has engaging interactive exhibits which explore environment, health and invention.
When to Go:
From October to May, explore the winged world of the Butterfly Conservatory.
Know Before You Go:
The 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.
