Things to know before booking your AMNH tickets

  • Admission tickets are not sold onsite. Book your tickets online before your visit. 
  • The General Admission ticket does not grant you access to the special ticketed exhibits at AMNH.
  • You can choose between dated entry or flexible entry that gives you access to visit on any one day in 2026.
  • Upgrade your admission ticket to include access to one or all special ticketed exhibitions. If you've opted to visit one, you can select the exhibit of your choice at the entrance when you visit. The following exhibits are ticketed:

  • Visiting with friends or family? Opt for the group of 3 or more ticket that makes it easy to book all your tickets together in one go.
  • If you’re a resident of New York State, you can pay whatever you wish to enter the museum by showing a valid ID.
  • Complimentary admission:
    • Free general admission is available to all members of the US military and their families during the Blue Star program, from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day.
    • Free general admission is provided to members of the US military and one guest at other times of the year.
    • Carry a valid government-issued ID to avail the free admission to AMNH.
Don’t miss the museum’s most immersive experiences

Add all ticketed exhibitions access to step inside dazzling space shows, interactive science exhibits, and unforgettable encounters with butterflies, ocean life, and prehistoric worlds.

If you want the complete American Museum of Natural History experience in one visit, this is the ticket to choose.

Guests observing coral reef display at 'Life at the Limits', American Museum of Natural History.

Which ticket is best for you

Special exhibits at AMNH

The special exhibits above are not included with your general admission ticket. Find all the ticketed and non-ticketed special exhibits on display here.

Plan your visit

Beyond the American Museum of Natural History



Frequently asked questions about American Museum of Natural History tickets

With a general admission ticket to the American Museum of Natural History, you can explore a wide range of permanent exhibits and attractions including the Rose Center for Earth & Space, Fossil Halls, Animal Halls, Human & Culture Halls, and the Environment Halls.