When is American Museum of Natural History open?
Mon 9 AM–5:30 PM; Tue–Sun 10 AM–5:30 PM.
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American Museum of Natural History
- 4.623k reviews
- $$
- Open now · till 5:30 pm
A vast, immersive museum with towering dinosaur skeletons, dioramas, and a planetarium that sparks curiosity for all ages. Expect rich historical and scientific collections, hands-on exhibits, and long galleries ideal for families, students, and anyone fascinated by natural history. Visit to explore global biodiversity, cultural artifacts, and landmark exhibitions that reward slow, attentive wandering.
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When is the best time to visit American Museum of Natural History?
It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is American Museum of Natural History indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does American Museum of Natural History cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is American Museum of Natural History?
200 Central Prk W,New York, NY 10024.
Right now · 4:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 5:30 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
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Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5:30 pm- monday
- 9 AM–5:30 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
Where and how
- 1 American Museum of Natural History
- 2 Grand Bazaar NYC · 5 min
- 3 Amorino Gelato · 7 min
- 4 The Dead Poet · 8 min
- 5 Levain Bakery · 9 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Price $$
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 23k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Historic landmarks
- Art installations
The feel
- Historic
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
Around Upper West Side
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowGrand Bazaar NYCOpen-air market · 5 min walk
Good nowAmorino GelatoSweets · 7 min walk
The Dead PoetPub · 8 min walk
Levain BakeryBakery · 9 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.