Plan Your Visit

Museum Field Trips

Visits to the exhibition halls are supported by Education Teaching Volunteers wearing red vests, who are stationed throughout the Halls with object carts. MORE »

Reservations

Call Central Reservations at least five weeks in advance at (212) 769-5200, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. MORE »

Teaching Volunteers

Get an enhanced learning experience in this hall. Look for the hands-on carts! MORE »

Accessibility and Special Needs

The Museum is open to all. If anyone in your group has special needs, let us know so that we can ensure a productive and enjoyable visit for all participants. MORE »

Payment

General admission to the Museum, Space Shows, IMAX films, and special exhibitions is available to school groups with payment two weeks in advance. MORE »

Arrival and Departure

The Museum is located on Central Park West between 77th and 81st Streets. MORE »

Lunchrooms

New lunchrooms decorated with attractive and educational wall graphics are available for school groups. MORE »

Museum Conduct

We will do everything we can to make your visit interesting, educational, and fun. To accomplish this, follow these helpful guidelines. MORE »

is a proud supporter of the School Group and Summer Camp program, with additional support from Roche.