American Museum of Natural History
Manhattan
The largest natural history museum in the world has a mission commensurately monumental in scope. Permanent hall exhibitions focus on dinosaurs, mammals, ocean life, geology and more. The Rose Center for Earth and Space explores the entire universe.
American Museum of Natural History
Manhattan
The largest natural history museum in the world has a mission commensurately monumental in scope. Permanent hall exhibitions focus on dinosaurs, mammals, ocean life, geology and more. The Rose Center for Earth and Space explores the entire universe.
Brooklyn
The New York Aquarium, part of the Wildlife Conservation Society, spans 14 beachfront acres in Coney Island. It houses more than 8,000 creatures including freshwater and marine fishes, marine invertebrates, seals, sea otters, walruses, sea lions, sharks and penguins.
Queens
Unless you know all about the atom, biology, color, light, heat and have seen your "aura" projected, don't dismiss this museum as kids' stuff. This science and technology museum includes "aura projections", perspective fun rooms, a 5,000-square-foot rocket park and events like the World Maker Fair.
Queens
Queens Botanical Garden features 39 acres of beautiful landscapes including a Fragrance Walk, Green Roof, and the Bee, Herb, Wedding, Woodland and Wetland Gardens. Green Trail markers highlight QBG’s sustainability practices and how visitors can “go green” at home.
Staten Island
Dedicated to the heritage of New York's southernmost borough, the Staten Island Museum boasts an unusually diverse collection featuring an assortment of fine arts, scientific specimens and historic artifacts.