American Museum of Natural History

Why the American Museum of Natural History is special
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is the largest and most famous of its genre in the world.

This four-block long, four-story institute has several dozen natural science exhibitions designed to both entertain and educate.

Most popular attractions
Dinosaurs
The extensive collection of full-size dinosaur replicas (including an imposing Tyrannosaurus Rex) excites the mind and eye of adult and child alike.

Rose Center
This ultra-modern, fairly new addition houses a planetarium using a technically advanced projection system. It also comprises the Planet Earth and the Universe halls, which are highly regarded.

Blue Whale
Most visitors quickly become attached to the adorable replica of a 94-foot whale that is suspended directly over their heads.

Other popular attractions at the American Museum of Natural History
Worth your time

• Discovery Room
  Hands-on fun for kids with a sense of curiosity.
  
• Imax Theatre
  Screens nature-related films on a super-sized screen.
  
• Hall of Gems
  Displays the famous 563-carat Star of India blue sapphire. The fact that it was stolen and recovered with much fanfare in the 1960s enhances its appeal.
  
• Hall of Biodiversity
  Walk through a recreated rainforest.

More American Museum of Natural History tips and insights
When to visit
Come on a non-holiday weekday because holidays and weekends can be crowded. To mitigate the weekend crush, arrive at opening time.

Tickets
Planetarium tickets go quickly. The same is sometimes also true for IMAX and special event tickets. Buy them as far in advance as possible, especially for weekend and peak-season performances.

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