This popular attraction is the largest Natural History Museum in the world. It is bursting with artifacts, displays and exhibits, all geared to let out secrets about the beautiful natural world. The visit begins with dinosaurs, which welcome you as you enter the main hall. Other points of interest include the Hall of Human Biology and Evolution, the Hall of Meteorites, a vast collection of gemstones, an IMAX theater and the Rose Center for Earth and Space planetarium shows (at extra cost), as well as a research library.
disabled access. M-Su 10a-5:45p
Associated Events
Climate Change: The Threat to Life and A New Energy Future Oct 18th, 2008 to Aug 16th, 2009
An expansive, thoroughly informative exhibit on the causes, changes, far-reaching effects and solutions to the massive issue of global warming. Curated by Edmond A. Mathez and Michael Oppenheimer. Exhibit Admission: Adults USD24; Seniors/Students USD18; Children (2-12) USD14 Tickets: +1 212 769 5200 On the Web: www.amnh.org/exhibitions/climatechange
The Horse Oct 23rd, 2008 to Jan 4th, 2009
The Horse exhibition gives you information about everything you wanted to know about a horse. Their evolution, with hunters, domestication, their nature, future, horses importance in our lives and how they have changed and affected us and vice versa.