Discover some of the world's most famous natural science collections with this admission ticket to the American Museum of Natural History. Ready to meet the fearsome T-Rex?
American Museum of Natural History Ticket
If you've watched the movie Night at the Museum, starring Ben Stiller, you probably already know what to expect from your visit to the American Museum of Natural History.
This admission ticket grants you access to one of the most famous natural history museums in the world. And the museum really lives up to such high praise! More than 45 different rooms await you with exhibits featuring animals, fossils, minerals, plants, different cultures of the world, and even meteorites - you'll have a hard time deciding where to start!
Of course, during your visit, you must go to see three of this museum's most important tenants: the T-Rex, the 94-foot-long blue whale, and the Easter Island Head.
What's more, a visit to the American Museum of Natural History is the perfect opportunity to learn some of the most interesting facts about our planet and its nature.
Ticket Options
During the booking process, you can choose one of the following ticket options:
General Admission
This ticket option includes access to over 40 rooms about nature and the universe.
General Admission + 1 Ticketed Exhibition
With this option, besides being able to see over 40 rooms, you can enjoy one of the following activities: the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium, the Invisible Worlds exhibition, a film projected on the giant screen, the astronomical show of the Hayden Planetarium, or other exhibitions with paid admission.
General Admission + Access to All Ticketed Exhibitions
With this ticket option, you'll have access to over 40 rooms and be able to visit two or more temporary exhibitions of the museum: the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium, the Invisible Worlds exhibition, a film projected on the giant screen, the astronomical show of the Hayden Planetarium, or other exhibitions with paid admission.
Current Temporary Exhibitions
Invisible Worlds
Dive into the hidden kingdoms of nature, from the depths of the ocean to the strands of DNA in living organisms. This unique experience is presented in the museum's 360° immersive theater.
Encounters in the Milky Way
The museum's new space show, narrated by Pedro Pascal, is a journey through time that explores the cosmic movements that form our galactic neighborhood. You'll discover the chance encounters that have shaped our place in the universe.
Life at the Limits
Nature's superheroes reveal their amazing "superpowers" that some extraordinary organisms have developed to survive and prosper, even in extreme conditions.
Giant Screen Film
The museum's LeFrak Theater has a 40 ft tall and 65 ft wide (12 m tall and 20 m wide) screen and a state-of-the-art digital sound system. Here, films inspired by nature are projected. The theater is accessible for people with wheelchairs and has subtitles and audiodescription devices.
Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium
During the entire year, you can enjoy this immersive exhibition and share a room with up to 1000 butterflies flying freely.
Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs
The age of the dinosaurs could have gone on until today, if not for one dramatic event that changed everything. This exhibit explores the history both before and after the catastrophic asteroid collision that happened sixty-six million years ago, and the explosion of life that followed.
Special Exhibition: The World Cup Comes to the Museum!
This year, the museum is pulling out all the stops to celebrate sporting excellence and the spirit of soccer with exclusive exhibitions:
- For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence (from May 15): an exhibition showcasing the tradition of using precious metals and gems to commemorate victory. You'll see over 70 objects, including trophies and rings from more than 15 sports. Included with all ticket types.
- Goal Zone (May 18 to September 13, 2026): an interactive play space for all ages where you can test your skills as a goalkeeper or striker. Included only with temporary exhibition ticket options.
- World Cup Live (from June 11): don't miss a single goal! The museum will screen all World Cup matches starting before 5 pm on the giant screen in the LeFrak Theater and other main halls. Included with all ticket types.
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Opening Times
The American Museum of Natural History is open daily from 10 am to 5:30 pm.
Resident Tickets
Please note that the American Museum of Natural History is free for residents of New York.
