Located in the heart of Manhattan—along beautiful Central Park—the American Museum of Natural History presents an exciting concurrence of the past and the future and is a continual delight for the curious of all ages. Current exhibits include:
Journey to the Stars - New Planetarium Space Show
Travel 13 billion years into the past, when the first stars were born, and witness brilliant supernovas that sent new kinds of matter coursing through the universe, into the atoms of our own bodies and the air we breathe. Visit the heart of our fiery Sun, and glimpse its distant future as it transforms into a massive red giant. Tour familiar stellar formations, explore new celestial mysteries, and discover the fascinating, unfolding story that connects us all to the stars. Narrated by Academy Award–winning actress Whoopi Goldberg.
Extreme Mammals
Extreme Mammals explores the surprising and sometimes bizarre world of extinct and living mammals. Featuring spectacular fossils from the Museum's collections, the exhibition will examine the ancestry and evolution of numerous species, ranging from huge to tiny and speedy to sloth-like, and will showcase animals with oversized claws, fangs, snouts, and horns. The exhibition will also include dynamic media displays, animated computer interactives, hands-on activities, and touchable fossils and casts that highlight mammals’ distinctive qualities and illuminate the shared ancestry that unites these diverse creatures.On view through Jan. 3, 2010.Traveling the Silk Road: Ancient Pathway to the Modern World
This intriguing and exotic exhibition transports visitors back to one of the greatest trading routes in history, showcasing the goods, peoples, technologies, and cultures from four representative cities: Xi’an, China’s Tang Dynasty capital; Turfan, once the crossroads of Central Asia; Samarkand, one of the oldest cities in the world; and Baghdad. Visitors embark on an unparalleled journey, exploring commerce, communication, and cultural exchange from the far reaches of China through the cities and empires of Central and West Asia from 600 to 1200 AD. Children become world travelers as well, collecting special stamps in Silk Road "passports" issued to them at the exhibition entrance.On view through Aug. 15, 2010. Frogs: A Chorus of Colors
Back by popular demand, this captivating exhibition introduces visitors to the colorful and richly diverse world of frogs. More than 200 live frogs will be shown in their re-created habitats.On view through Jan. 3, 2010.
Night at the Museum: The Real Thing
It may be calledNight at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, but just like the originalNight at the Museum, the sequel begins and ends at the American Museum of Natural History and features the same wonderful characters found at the museum—Teddy Roosevelt, Lewis and Clark, the Easter Island head “Dum-Dum,” and that mischievous capuchin monkey named Dexter. To locate your favorite characters and artifacts from the movies, ask for theNight at the Museum Fact Sheet at the Information Desk in the Roosevelt Rotunda. Re-live the fun of the films as you wander from floor to floor!
Inclusions :
- Admission to the American Museum of Natural History permanent collection
- All special exhibits
- Admission to the Planetarium Space Show
- IMAX movie
- Admission to the Rose Center for Earth and Space
Available:
Daily; the museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Hours of operation:
10 AM–5:45 PM
Duration:
1-day ticket; please allow at least 3 hours to explore the museum
Note:
The Space Show, IMAX movie, and special exhibitions begin at 10:30 AM and run every hour on the half hour; these are scheduled entries. If you miss your show time, every effort will be made to schedule you for a different time.
Children under 2 years are admitted free of charge. To avoid crowds on Saturday and Sunday, please try to arrive before noon. Free audio guides of the Rose Center for Earth and Space are available in English and Spanish. A variety of dining options are available within the museum.
Reservations are not required but are strongly recommended during the following holiday periods:Nov. 10, 24, and 25Dec. 26–30Jan. 1 and 13–15Feb. 17–19
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