American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), founded in 1869, is a leading institution in science and culture. It advances knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through research, education, and exhibitions. AMNH is known for its vast collections and exhibits that explore biodiversity, Earth sciences, fossils, human origins, and global cultures.
Visit AMNH
Urban Advantage participants receive vouchers for admission to our institutions. Follow instructions below to reserve tickets using your voucher.
We are excited for you to visit. Vouchers are valid anytime. To reserve your timed entry admission, call AMNH Central Reservations at (212) 769-5200 and provide your Redeem Code/Voucher ID during this call. Vouchers are valid for general admission and choice of one of the following: Special Exhibit, IMAX, Space Show, Butterfly Vivarium, or Invisible Worlds. Advanced registration is required.
Parking is not included
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut residents (with ID) can pay as you wish for General Admission.
Guidelines
- This voucher is for planning class and school community trips by UA-participating Teachers/Parent Coordinators/Administrators.
- Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator Vouchers expire on June 30th.
- All UA institutions, except for Queens Botanical Garden and New York Botanical Garden (Bronx), require advance timed-entry reservations. Please see instructions listed under each institution to reserve your timed entry tickets.
- UA institutions require that you show your timed entry tickets; please keep any emails with admission information.
- The Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator listed on the voucher must be present when voucher is used.
- Voucher does not include parking, except at the Staten Island Zoo.
We are excited for you to visit. Vouchers are valid for school holidays and weekends. To reserve a timed entry admission, call AMNH Central Reservations at (212) 769-5200; registration is allowed two months at a time. You will need to provide your Redeem Code/Voucher ID during this call.
Groups visiting with School Community Trip Vouchers must check in with a museum representative at either (1) the school reception area, or (2) 81st Street ticketing desks.
Vouchers are valid for general admission and choice of one of the following: Special Exhibit, IMAX, Space Show, Butterfly Vivarium, or Invisible Worlds. Advanced registration is required.
Parking is not included. Vouchers are in limited supply. If vouchers are restricted, NYC School and Camp Groups receive free general admission on weekday visits only. To ensure availability, you must plan your field trip at least 5 weeks in advance.
Guidelines
- School Community trip vouchers are for Parent Coordinators to host the families and students taught by UA-participating teachers on up to two trips per school year.
- School Community trip vouchers expire on June 30th.
- School Community Trip Redeem Codes (Voucher ID) must be presented at the time you book your reservation.
- The Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator listed on the voucher must be present when voucher is used.
- Limitations to group size may apply, check institutional limits when reserving.
- To request a bus, complete the bus request form on the portal (https://myua.amnh.org).
Upcoming Events
During the school year, when vouchers are valid, the events listed on this page are free.
During the summer, these events may required additional payment.
During the school year, when vouchers are valid, the events listed on this page are free. During the summer, these events may required additional payment.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History
