American Museum of Natural History

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Central Park West at 79th St
New York, NY 10024

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(212) 769-5100
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Best

This is an impressive museum. It will fascinate you irrespective of your age! The museum houses over 32 million relics from cut gems, micro-organisms to fossils. The dinosaur’s ex...

Worst

Without hesitation, I would have to say that this museum requires about 3 days of full attention. However, if you are just visiting NYC, like I do, I suggest you make sure to see ...

Dinosaurs were great, but...... 8/24/2002

The dinosaurs and the planetarium were wonderful, but past that it was somewhat of a disappointment. Skip this one and spend an extra day at the Metropolitan. Pros: Dinosaurs, Planetarium Cons: So So facility, dioramas were boring, other museums better more
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Overpriced 8/19/2002

I'm sorry, but charging $17 for the ""Baseball as America"" exhibit was a rip-off. I understand that the rest of the museum can be quite wonderful, but $17 for a ticket to a museum that is federally funded seems just a wee bit steep. Add in to that the fact that The National Baseball Hall of Fame charges less than $10, then the AMNH comes off as just plain money grubbing! Cons: Way overpiced more
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Overpriced 8/19/2002

I'm sorry, but charging $17 for the ""Baseball as America"" exhibit was a rip-off. I understand that the rest of the museum can be quite wonderful, but $17 for a ticket to a museum that is federally funded seems just a wee bit steep. Add in to that the fact that The National Baseball Hall of Fame charges less than $10, then the AMNH comes off as just plain money grubbing! Cons: Way overpiced more
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9 8/8/2002

Definitely check out the planetarium. The show is pretty cool... more
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9 8/8/2002

Definitely check out the planetarium. The show is pretty cool... more
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I'd like to be stuffed and placed here! 7/29/2002

Best museum ever. I never get tired of going and there's tons of interesting things to see and learn. Pros: Spacious, Food available, Suggested admission $ Cons: Good luck w. parking, Closed exhibits, Rude security guards more
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I'd like to be stuffed and placed here! 7/29/2002

Best museum ever. I never get tired of going and there's tons of interesting things to see and learn. Pros: Spacious, Food available, Suggested admission $ Cons: Good luck w. parking, Closed exhibits, Rude security guards more
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enlighting 7/26/2002

Great for both children & adults, something of interest for all. It's a great learning experience & a good start to introduce children to many as- pect of early man. The dinosar exhibit is espec- ially a great start to learn & still enjoy while ed- ucating young minds. The PLANATERRIAM!!!!!!!! Learn & enjoy even more. more
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enlighting 7/26/2002

Great for both children & adults, something of interest for all. It's a great learning experience & a good start to introduce children to many as- pect of early man. The dinosar exhibit is espec- ially a great start to learn & still enjoy while ed- ucating young minds. The PLANATERRIAM!!!!!!!! Learn & enjoy even more. more
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spend the whole day there 7/18/2002

Best family oriented attraction in town. Lots to see and do. more
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spend the whole day there 7/18/2002

Best family oriented attraction in town. Lots to see and do. more
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Kids will love it 6/26/2002

There's actually not a whole lot new or innovative here, but it makes for a full afternoon if you try to see the whole thing. Kids love seeing all the exhibits, but grown-ups will feel like they've seen it all before. Pros: Great for kids Cons: No innovations more
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Kids will love it 6/26/2002

There's actually not a whole lot new or innovative here, but it makes for a full afternoon if you try to see the whole thing. Kids love seeing all the exhibits, but grown-ups will feel like they've seen it all before. Pros: Great for kids Cons: No innovations more
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  • This kid-friendly museum on the West side of Central Park is an easy subway commute from all parts of the city and within walking...

  • 3/12/2013 Provided by KidScore
Additional information
  • Hours: Fri 10am-8:45pm Sat-Thu 10am-5:45pm
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Central Park
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