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American Museum of Natural History Review

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American Museum of Natural History

Member Rating: *** 3.4 | Rate It
  • Address: Central Park W. at W. 79 St. , Upper West Side, New York, NY | Map It
  • Phone: 212/769-5200
  • www.amnh.org

Fodor's Review:

The largest natural history museum in the world is also one of the most impressive sights in New York. Four city blocks make up its 45 exhibition halls, which hold more than 32 million artifacts and wonders from the land, the sea, and outer space. With all those wonders, you won't be able to see everything on a single visit, but you can easily hit the highlights in half a day. The Rose Center for Earth & Space should not be missed.

  • Cost: $20 suggested donation, includes admission to Rose Center for Earth and Space
  • Open: Daily 10-5:45. Rose Center until 8:45 on Fri.
  • Subway: B, C to 81st St.

Member Reviews & Ratings:

I guess...

Posted by spaniard from Virginia on 5/15/07
I was very excited to come here and finally see this... but, there's a lot of stuff that they could do away with. The highlights are the dinosaour bones. The stuffed animals are pointless... the "suggested" price makes it a good value, but don't spend too much in there... All in all, not what i expected.

Experience: 3.0 Ease: 4.0 Value: 4.0 Don't Miss: 3.0 RATING: 3.4

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