Membership FAQs

You can begin using your membership immediately!  You may purchase it one of several ways.

• At any onsite membership desk. Membership desks are located at the main entrance at Central Park West, at the Rose Center for Earth and Space at 81st street, and at the subway entrance.  New Members are issued a temporary card that can be used until the permanent cards arrive.
• On-line. You will receive a confirmation email that you can print and bring to the Museum for admission.
• By phone. To purchase your membership, call 212-769-5606.  The Membership Associate assisting you will provide the membership number that can be used at the Museum to verify your membership.

To begin enjoying your benefits, simply provide your full name, membership number, or online confirmation number (if purchased on the web) at the membership desk for verification.

Yes, you are welcome to give the gift of membership at any time! Please see the previous question for ways to purchase it.

No, at this time we do not offer a special membership for seniors or students.

Yes. Simply give your caregiver the membership card or the membership number.

Members enjoy 12 months of wonder and discovery at the Museum. For example, if you purchased a membership on May 1, 2010, it will be valid until May 31, 2011.

You will receive your cards two to three weeks after your purchase. If you do not receive them within that time, please call the Membership Office to verify your address or to request new cards.

Yes. Please call the Membership Office at 212-769-5606 or email members@amnh.org to request replacement cards.

Members enjoy complimentary general admission to the Museum along with complimentary admission to special exhibitions, such as Beyond Earth: The Future of Space Exploration. You will need to obtain timed-entry tickets for these exhibitions at the membership desk. You will also receive at least 4 tickets to IMAX films and/or live-animal exhibits. Please review the benefits for each category carefully or call the Membership Office at 212-769-5606 for assistance.

Each level of membership will receive AT LEAST 4 free tickets at either the IMAX film or Live-animal exhibit. Benefits of membership include discounted tickets for the Space Show in the Hayden Planetarium, IMAX films, and live-animal exhibits. Member ticket pricing is as follows:

Categories	General Admission	Special Exhibitions	Space Show	IMAX	Live-animal exhibits	Super Saver (all exhibitions included)
Member Adult	FREE	FREE	$12.50	$12.50	$12.50	$16.50
Member Child	FREE	FREE	$8	$8	$8	$12

You may purchase advance tickets at the discounted membership rate in person, by phone, or online.

• In person: Advance tickets may be purchased at any membership desk during Museum hours.
• By phone: Please call Central Reservations, our ticketing office, at 212-769-5200. Have your membership number ready!
• Online: Use the “Tickets” tab on the Museum's website, www.amnh.org, to purchase tickets for your next visit. Your discount will be applied after you register and sign in to your account.

Please note that advance tickets purchased by phone and online will be subject to a $2 processing fee per ticket.

Before completing a ticket purchase, you will be prompted to register your account. If you have not registered, you should proceed to “Register” in the lower left-hand corner and follow the instructions—and be sure to have your membership number ready. If you have previously registered your account or if you purchased your membership on our website, you can use your e-mail and password to sign-in.

If you encounter any errors while registering, please call or email the Membership Office for assistance.

You may purchase as many discounted tickets as your membership level specifies. For example, a Family Member could bring one other adult and up to four children, and the entire party would receive the same membership benefits.

Unfortunately, we do not have reciprocity with other institutions.

During regular Museum hours, Members do not receive a discount. However, if you arrive after 4 pm, you can park at a flat rate of $10.

Telephone: 212-769-5606 Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm.
E-mail:
Mail: Membership Department
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024

Please call or e-mail the Membership Office to update your information.

Please call or e-mail the Membership Office if you do not wish to have your information shared with any other non-profit organization.

Categories	General Admission	Special Exhibitions	Space Show	IMAX	Live-animal exhibits	Super Saver (all exhibitions included)
Corporate Adult	FREE	$12.50	$22	$12.50	$12.50	$25
Corporate Child	FREE	$8	$12	$8	$8	$16

Please note: Discounts can only be applied to tickets purchased on the day of the visit.

Yes, the Museum works with many corporate matching gift programs that match employees' charitable contributions to the Museum. Membership in the Museum is tax deductible and qualifies for most matching gift programs. The Museum does not accept matching gift payments in lieu of membership contributions from the employee. Check with your employer or the Museum's corporate relations office for more information.