Founded in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is a globally renowned institution located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, bordering Central Park. The complex comprises 21 interconnected buildings housing 45 permanent exhibition halls, along with a planetarium and research library.
Together, the museum’s collections encompass 32 million specimens—from fossils and meteorites to cultural artifacts and astrophysical data—though only a fraction are on display at any time.
Stegosaurus Apex Arrival: A near-complete, 150-million-year-old Stegosaurus skeleton named Apex is on display starting December 2025. One of the most complete ever discovered, this 27‑foot-long fossil is on loan for a limited time before being replaced by a cast.
| Fossils & Dinosaurs | Titanosaur cast (122 ft long), T. rex, other fossil specimens in orientation and dinosaur halls. |
| Ocean Life | The iconic 94-foot blue whale model, immersive marine dioramas, and ecology-rich displays. |
| Gems & Minerals | Allison & Roberto Mignone Halls feature thousands of rare gems, including the “Star of India” sapphire. |
| Biodiversity & Ecology | Walk-through rainforest dioramas and “Spectrum of Life” video installations illustrating Earth’s ecosystems. |
| Planet Earth & Space | Hayden Planetarium within the Rose Center for Earth and Space, featuring immersive cosmic exhibits like the “Scales of the Universe” path and Big Bang Theater. |
| Human Origins & Cultures | Learn about human evolution—see fossils like Lucy—and explore cultural anthropology from Asia to the Pacific. |
| Insectarium & Innovation | The new Richard Gilder Center (opened in 2023) includes a live butterfly vivarium, interactive “Invisible Worlds” displays, and visible specimen storage. |
| Meteorites & Minerals | Home to awe-inspiring space artifacts like the 34-ton Cape York Meteorite (Ahnighito). |
