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American Museum of Natural History, New York

American Museum of Natural History - New York, New York AMNH
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American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West, New York, NY 10024Map
At 79th Street
+1 212 769 5100
Neighborhood: Central Park
AOL Travel Editor’s Review

This vast museum of artifacts and taxidermed animals, dioramas and dinosaur bones is one of New York’s most popular. As staid some of it may be, the dinosaur skeletons and the famed gigantic blue whale hanging from the ceiling will make just about anyone’s jaw drop: young or old, modern or ancient. Names associated with the museum include such famed anthropologists as Franz Boas and Margaret Mead and Roy Chapman Andrews, the apparent inspiration for the character Indiana Jones.

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By jbhaydn | Posted 05/16/12
  Grandson(4) excited to get a chance to see the dinosaur--jbhaydn  
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By jbhaydn | Posted 04/02/12
  Loved the visit and so did the kid's --jbhaydn  
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By jbhaydn | Posted 01/10/12
  Taking kid's with us on next trip and will be sure to visit !-jbhaydn !  
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By jbhaydn | Posted 12/27/11
  Rechecking address for next trip-jbhaydn  
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By jbhaydn | Posted 12/18/11
  I have alway's been interested in history and dinosaurs ,and will add this to my list for next trip !--jbhaydn  
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By jaredsmith422 | Posted 09/02/10
  Great place to bring kids. The iconic blue whale and rebuilt dinosaurs are definitely the highlights but there's also lots of other educational and entertaining parts. Don't miss the Hayden Planetarium right next door too....   Read More
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American Museum of Natural History General Information
  • Open Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 05:45 PM
  • Type: Science & Technology, Arts & Museums
  • Credit Cards Accepted: mastercard, discover, amex, visa
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