American Museum of Natural History
T. rex at the American Museum of Natural History
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200 Central Park West
Manhattan, NY 10024

Choose the Member level that suits you best and start enjoying your special access and benefits right away.*

Basic Family or Adult Membership
$179/$139

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*SPECIAL UPDATE: The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation opens May 4. Members will have MORE benefits with FREE tickets to Invisible Worlds, a unique immersive experience in a 360-degree venue, and the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium (open year-round).

Become a Member today and immediately enjoy these benefit highlights:

An invitation to see the Gilder Center, before it opens to the public, during Member Preview Days (April 29 or 30)
Free General Admission and free tickets to all special exhibitions (now on view: Sharks)
Free tickets to giant-screen movies (now showing: Serengeti) and Space Shows (now showing: Worlds Beyond Earth) on every visit
Free tickets to the immersive experience Invisible Worlds (NEW, opening May 4)
Free tickets to the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium (NEW, opening May 4)
Access to a Member Entrance
10% off Museum Shop purchases, plus Double Discount Days
15% off Museum Food Court purchases
$12 parking garage flat rate for Members arriving any day from 4–11 pm
Exclusive access to new or renovated galleries when they open
Special off-hours access to the Museum on select evenings
Your membership is 100% tax-deductible. To learn more about the different levels of Museum membership and their benefits, as well as purchasing a gift membership, click on the categories listed below.

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Already a Member and wish to renew? View renewal options.

All Membership Levels

Family Memberships ($179 – $5,000)

Adult Memberships ($139 – $1,250)

Junior Council ($750 – $3,000)

Patrons Circle ($2,000 – $75,000)
The Junior Council (JC) brings together science enthusiasts in their 20s to early 40s and invites them to mingle in the Museum’s legendary halls after the doors close. Learn more about the JC.

Patrons Circle is a philanthropic community of lifelong learners committed to supporting the Museum’s mission. Benefits include private tours, VIP receptions, behind-the-scenes access, concierge service, and so much more.

IDNYC cardholders ages 18 and older are eligible for a free one-year membership at the American Museum of Natural History. Some restrictions apply. Get IDNYC information.