New York City Attractions

American Museum of Natural History

Founded in 1869 and employing over 200 scientists, there is more to this museum than meets the eye. First debuted in a building inside Central Park, the American Museum of Natural History has expanded into 25 buildings that include 46 exhibition halls, state-of-the-art research labs and a notorious library full of natural history books and artifacts. Visit a life-sized model of a blue whale, view The Star of India, the world’s largest sapphire, or pass through halls filled with dinosaur fossils during your visit to the American Museum of Natural History. Whatever your age or interest, the AMNH has a wide variety of exhibits to appeal to all audiences.