New York City Getaways

American Museum of Natural History/Rose Center

Daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas)

Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, CultureTravel from the outer reaches of the universe to the inner workings of the Earth, and on to an exploration of the range of life and cultures on our planet - all under one roof! Visit the Rose Center for Earth and Space and take a breathtaking tour of the universe. Walk into a lush, enfolding recreation of an African rain forest. Go whale watching in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life. Or travel back in time among the world’s largest and most important collection of dinosaurs in the renowned Fossil Hall.

Now on view in the Hayden Planetarium, the thrilling Space Show, Journey to the Stars, sends you on a brilliant voyage through time and space. Travel 13 billion years into the past, when the first stars were born.

Visit the heart of our fiery Sun, and discover the fascinating story that connects us all to the stars.

Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture
In the new exhibition, Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture explore food from farm to fork and take a  journey around the world and through time. Stroll through an ancient market, cook a virtual meal, peek inside the dining rooms of illustrious individuals, past and present, and explore what we will eat in the future. Daily tastings are available in the exhibition’s working kitchen. 

Discount Package Includes: Up to 37% Savings

  • LIRR Off-Peak Round-Trip rail fare
  • General admission to the Museum and Rose Center plus the Hayden Planetarium Space Show, Journey to the Stars.

Hours: Daily 10 AM - 5:45 PM; the Rose Center remains open until 8:45 PM on the first Friday of every month.

Adults: $39 Zones 1-10; $50 Zones 12-14
Children (5-11): $16

Seniors 65+ should check current regular admission and rail fare and compare with adult package price.

For more information visit www.amnh.org.

Buying Tickets at LIRR Gray, Green or Blue Ticket Machines:
Press the “Getaways/Packages” button on the first screen, then select NYC Getaways, then the button for your package or deal. Pay with credit cards or ATM/debit cards. Gray and green machines also accept cash. See here for more information on buying tickets.

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Travel Information from Penn:

Address: Central Park West at 79th Street; 212-769-5100

Subway: C train uptown to 81st Street.

Bus: From 8th Avenue at 31st Street, take the M10 uptown to 81st and Central Park West.

For Travel information, see schedules or call 511and say "LIRR".

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