American Museum of Natural History

Very cool exhibits, just run quite poorly. Employees clearly don't care and let too many people into each exhibit. For example I went into the butterfly exhibition with my lady friend and there were so many people in there we were squished like sardines. They also let people stampede into the planetarium rather then organize it in any way. Overall it's worth going if you haven't been but try and go during an off time like early during the week

Matt Frangipane - 2 days ago

Super big and extremely interesting. They have four floors to explore, and very detailed display. Unfortunately I was there one hour before they closed, but I still rushed through a good amount of the exhibits. Wish I didn't have to do that. You don't have to pay a lot money to go in. They have this name your price tickets, and the girl who helped me was so friendly, I couldn't believe I was in Manhattan New York. Will come again.

Ying Su - 4 days ago

I loved the place when I visited in Sep-16. The staff was really helpful in guiding which ticket to buy based on what I can cover in 2 hours before it closes at 5:30 PM. The nearest subway station does not have a cash counter. The installed ticketing machines did not support my cash or card but only coins. If you do not have coins to buy the ticket or subway card, you might have to walk to another subway station (around 10-15 min walk) to get the ticket. Not sure if things have changed now.

RADHA KRISHAN ARORA - 6 days ago

I have been a member of the Natural history museum since 2000 when the brand new state of the art Hayden Planetarium and the Rose Center for Earth and Space opened. I loved going there as a kid with my friends and family. It is really wonderful to have this incredible cultural institution on the Upper West Side where I live in Manhattan. One of my favorite areas of the museum is the Hall of North American mammals. It always feel like you’re really at those places and you can escape from the noisy crowded city outside. The dioramas of the environment settings displayed in that room and elsewhere are truly a masterpiece of art and natural science together.

Noah Langford - 17 days ago

Lovers of science, rejoice! The dinosaur exhibits here are so fascinating. I also enjoyed the Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda, where I was able to admire a family of elephants, as well as the hall of marine life, where I marveled at a life-sized whale. The staff were so helpful at giving directions where I needed them. My daughter had a great time here during our visit, even though it was very crowded. We will definitely be back to see other exhibits.

John Pham - 1 month ago

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