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American Museum of Natural History
What People Are Saying About American Museum of Natural History
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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,…
11/02/09
HORRIBLE FOR HALLOWEEN
by nightangel1
Usually it is a great place to visit but NOT for Halloween. Our group was so disappointed. This was the biggest waste of money ($10 a person) It was an absolute nightmare. They were unorganized and made you feel like you were begging for the cheap candy they were passing out (only one, two if you were lucky) which was made up mostly of smarties and jolly ranchers. I will never go back again. To all the parents: SKIP IT for Halloween if you want to save yourself a headache.
- Pros: Nothing
- Cons: Chaos, unorganized, expensive for what you get
07/01/09
I went with my school trip, quite interesting
by magicloop2009
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.
- Pros: It's worth going to study culture, animals, and history
- Cons: rude staff
04/18/09
interesting place to go
by johanne110
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.
The Details on American Museum of Natural History
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.
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