American Museum of Natural History - Ticket

Renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's diverse cultures, visitors of all ages will be enchanted by what they find inside these historic walls. Choose from two different ticket options to make the most of this cultural gem of New York.

Choose the General Admission ticket to enter and explore more than 40 permanent galleries where you can see world-famous habitat dioramas, transport visitors on a global expedition, and reveal the range of life and environments on our dynamic planet.

You also have the option to enhance your experience by selecting the General Admission plus one of the following special exhibitions or shows.

Life at the Limits: Nature’s Superheroes: Meet the amazing species that survive and thrive on planet Earth. Over billions of years, living things have evolved from simple cells into an awe-inspiring array of life forms—a spectacle of colors, textures, behaviors, specialized parts, and exacting skills. * Opening on 19 May, 2025 - 4 January, 2026.

New Hayden Planetarium Space Show, Encounters in the Milky Way: The Museum’s new Space Show is narrated by Pedro Pascal. Discover the chance encounters that have shaped our place in the universe. Reaching billions of years into the past and peering millions of years into the future, Encounters in the Milky Way is a time-traveling journey about the cosmic movements that shape our galactic neighbourhood. * Opening on 9 June, 2025 - Ongoing.

Important information

Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.