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Spanning four city blocks and spread across 25 interconnected buildings, the American Museum of Natural History is the largest natural history museum in the world and a must-see stop in New York City. Marvel at the towering T. rex and the tallest free-standing dinosaur fossil in the world, stare up at the life-sized 94-foot blue whale, and journey through the stars in one of the world’s most advanced planetariums. Step into the vibrant Insectarium, meet butterflies in a tropical paradise, and explore interactive walkways that reveal the scale of the entire universe. With fascinating fossils, dazzling gems, hands-on science, and exhibits that feel like stepping into another world, there’s something to wow every kind of explorer.

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Special Exhibitions
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  • Encounters in the Milky Way: Take a star-powered journey through our galaxy and get up close to cosmic wonders.
  • Invisible Worlds: Explore nature’s hidden realms and discover how all life on Earth is connected in this immersive experience.
  • Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium: Step into a tropical paradise with hundreds of butterflies fluttering all around.


Included Exhibitions

  • Apex Stegosaurus Fossil: Say hello to one of the most complete Stegosaurus skeletons ever discovered.
  • Shaping the Future Through Tradition: See how Indigenous knowledge and culture shape sustainable solutions today.
  • Eyes on the Universe: Explore more than a dozen dazzling images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope, and the Gaia mission.
  • The Changing Museum: Find out about the past, present, and future of representing cultures at the American Museum of Natural History.
  • Opulent Oceans: Dive into centuries of scientific illustrations and the marine creatures that inspired it.
  • What’s in a Name?: Find out why naming a species is way more dramatic (and fun) than you’d think.
  • Extinct and Endangered: Meet the species we’ve lost and discover what’s being done to save the ones still here.
  • Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium: Step into a buzzing world of live insects and interactive displays that reveal the tiny creatures shaping our planet.
  • Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Collections Core: Get a rare peek behind the scenes at the science and specimens powering the museum’s groundbreaking research.
  • Blue Whale: Marvel at the iconic 94-foot-long blue whale suspended in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.
  • Tyrannosaurus rex: Stand face-to-face with one of the fiercest predators to ever walk the Earth.
  • Northwest Coast Hall: Explore the rich cultures and artistry of the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest.
  • Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals: Discover dazzling treasures from deep within the Earth, from sparkling crystals to rare gems.

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