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American Museum of Natural History

Address: 
Central Park West at 79th street
New York , NY , 10024
Phone: 212-769-5100
40° 46' 55.362" N, 73° 58' 18.1596" W
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Museum, Exhibitions, Imax, Planetarium in New York City

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.

The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.

Open hours: 
Sunday: 10:00 am-5:30 pm
Monday: 10:00 am-5:30 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am-5:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am-5:30 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am-5:30 pm
Friday: 10:00 am-5:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am-5:30 pm

Location:

LeFrak Theater (Enter at 77th Street)
200 Central Prk W.
New York, NY, 10024
United States

Phone:

212-769-5100

Celebrate Manhattanhenge

Dates: 
07/11/2025
Time: 
7 pm

Location:

Central Park West at 79th street
New York, NY, 10024
United States

Phone:

212-769-5100

Manhattanhenge- 2025

Dates: 
07/11/2025
07/12/2025
Time: 
Wednesday, May 28 at 8:13 pm ET Saturday, July 12 at 8:22 pm ET Thursday, May 29 at 8:12 pm ET Friday, July 11 at 8:20 pm ET