Touted as the ""Museum for the 21st Century,"" the American Museum of Natural History truly lives up to that distinction. With twenty-five interconnected buildings filled with spectacular exhibitions, it is an exciting adventure for every generation. Must-see highlights include: the ambitious new Rose Center for Earth and Space featuring the Hayden Planetarium and Hall of Planet Earth, beautiful Fossil Halls with the worlds largest collection of vertebrate fossils, the Hall of Biodiversity with an immersive rain forest environment and the Spectrum of Life showcasing 3.5 billion years of evolution. Other permanent halls house the renowned and beloved dioramas including mammals, birds and reptiles (the Hall of Ocean Life, with its well-known blue whale model, opens its doors after a major renovation in 2003). Rated the best in NYC, the Museums Imax Theater shows a wide range of films. New exhibitions are introduced all the time, so come back often!
Pros: Inexpensive, Great shops/dining, Friendly guides/staff
Cons: Busy on the weekends
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