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Explore the natural world, and the known universe. All admission to the Museum is by timed entry and must be reserved online. Open daily, 10 am–5:30 pm.
Delve into the fascinating story of our planet, from its fiery beginnings through billions of years of transformation, and explore life on Earth through exhibitions and activities, collection objects and research that happens in the lab and in the field. EVERY OBJECT IN OUR COLLECTION HAS A STORY.
General admission plus ticketed exhibitions, films, and Space Show. Reservations for timed-entry admission are required.
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is a natural history museum on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. Located in Theodore Roosevelt Park, across the street from Central Park, the museum complex comprises 20 interconnected buildings housing 45 permanent exhibition halls, in addition to a planetarium and a library.
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The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. It has free admission and is open 364 days a year.
Start here: find out how to get to the Museum, reserve timed-entry tickets, and map out your must-see exhibits.
The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is dedicated to maintaining and preserving the world’s most extensive collection of natural history specimens and human artifacts.
Explore the breadth, depth, and splendor of the world's most extensive natural history collection. View some of the most intriguing, beautiful, and awe-inspiring objects in our collection.
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History virtual tours allow visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select exhibits and areas within the museum from their desktop or mobile device.
Come see fascinating artifacts and hear amazing stories from our rich past. Learn about life in Nebraska before it became a state, what it was like to live in Nebraska during the early years of statehood, and the moments that affected all Nebraskans. See unique artifacts only on display at the Nebraska History Museum.
