American Museum of Natural History Tickets

Explore one of the most renowned collections in natural sciences with this admission ticket to the American Museum of Natural History. Are you ready to encounter the formidable T-Rex?

Admission Ticket to the American Museum of Natural History

Fans of the film Night at the Museum, featuring Ben Stiller, will find a delightful experience awaiting them at the American Museum of Natural History.

This ticket provides access to one of the leading natural history institutions across the globe. You will discover more than 45 distinct exhibition halls filled with fossils, minerals, cultures, animal life, plants, and even meteorites—making it a challenge to decide where to begin your exploration!

Make sure to visit three of the museum's iconic attractions: the impressive T-Rex, the 94-foot-long blue whale, and the Easter Island Head.

Moreover, this journey through the museum provides a wonderful chance to uncover some of the most fascinating knowledge about our planet and its ecosystems.

Available Ticket Options

When purchasing your ticket, you can select from one of the following options:

General Admission

This ticket grants you access to over 40 rooms dedicated to nature and the universe.

General Admission + 1 Ticketed Exhibition

This option allows you to enjoy over 40 rooms in addition to one of the following experiences: the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium, the Invisible Worlds exhibition, a film on the giant screen, the astronomical program at the Hayden Planetarium, or other ticketed exhibitions.

General Admission + Access to All Ticketed Exhibitions

With this ticket, you'll have entry to over 40 rooms and the opportunity to explore two or more temporary exhibitions at the museum, including the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium, the Invisible Worlds exhibition, a film screening on the giant screen, the astronomical show of the Hayden Planetarium, along with other exhibitions requiring tickets.

Current Temporary Exhibitions

Invisible Worlds

Venture into the hidden realms of nature, spanning from the ocean's depths to the intricate strands of DNA within living beings. This remarkable experience is hosted in the museum's 360° immersive theater.

Encounters in the Milky Way

The new cosmic show, narrated by Pedro Pascal, takes you on a time-traveling journey exploring the astronomical events that shape our galaxy. Discover the unexpected encounters that have defined our position in the cosmos.

Life at the Limits

The extraordinary characteristics of nature’s champions are showcased, revealing the remarkable "superpowers" developed by some unique species to thrive in extreme environments.

Giant Screen Film

The LeFrak Theater boasts a massive screen measuring 40 ft tall and 65 ft wide (12 m tall and 20 m wide) along with a cutting-edge digital audio system. Here, nature-inspired films are screened. The venue is wheelchair accessible and offers subtitles and audio description options.

Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium

Year-round, visitors can experience this immersive exhibition, where you can observe up to 1,000 butterflies fluttering freely.

Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs

The age of dinosaurs could still be ongoing today, were it not for a monumental event that altered everything. This display delves into the historical context before and after the catastrophic asteroid impact that occurred sixty-six million years ago, coinciding with an explosion of life that ensued.

Special Exhibition: The World Cup Comes to the Museum!

This year, the museum is enthusiastically celebrating sporting achievement and the spirit of soccer with exclusive exhibits:

• For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence (starting May 15): an exhibition honoring the tradition of using precious metals and gems to celebrate victory. It features over 70 artifacts, including trophies and rings from various sports. Available with all ticket types.
• Goal Zone (from May 18 to September 13, 2026): an interactive area for all ages where you can hone your skills as a goalkeeper or forward. Accessible only with temporary exhibition tickets.
• World Cup Live (starting June 11): catch every goal! The museum will be showing all World Cup matches prior to 5 pm on the giant screen in the LeFrak Theater and other main halls. Included in all ticket types.

Opening Hours

The American Museum of Natural History is open daily from 10 am to 5:30 pm.

Resident Tickets

Please note that admission to the American Museum of Natural History is complimentary for New York residents.