Hours & Temporary Hall Closures | American Museum of Natural History

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Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Temporary Hall Closures

Some exhibitions and amenities may be temporarily closed for maintenance or events that support the Museum's scientific research and educational programs.

This list is updated weekly. For August 28–September 8:

Wednesday, August 28

Thursday, August 29

Friday, August 30

Saturday, August 31

Food Court will be open 11 am–4 pm. Limited food service; pre-packaged options only.
Cafe on 4 will be open 11 am–4 pm. Limited food service; pre-packaged options only.
Cafe on 1 will be closed.
The Restaurant at Gilder will be closed.
Hall of Eastern Woodlands is closed.
Hall of the Great Plains is closed.
Discovery Room is closed until further notice.
Coat check is closed until further notice.

Sunday, September 1

Monday, September 2

Tuesday, September 3

Wednesday, September 4

Thursday, September 5

Friday, September 6

Saturday, September 7

School Group Check-In will be closed.
Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth will close at 3 pm.
Columbus Avenue entrance/exit will close at 4 pm.
Griffin Exploration Atrium will partially close at 4 pm.
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Hall will partially close at 4 pm.
Hall of Eastern Woodlands is closed.
Hall of the Great Plains is closed.
Discovery Room is closed until further notice.
Coat check is closed until further notice.

Sunday, September 8

The Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium will be closed from September 9 through September 20 for exhibit maintenance.

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All times subject to change.

Hours and Temporary Hall Closures

Temporary Hall Closures