American Museum of Natural History: New York City

American Museum of Natural History

New York City, NY

Trip Duration: 1 Day

 

 

Trip Inclusions:

• Meal: Lunch

• Tour Director

• Deluxe motorcoach transportation

• Taxes

 

 

Highlights Include:

 

American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. The museum collections contain about 35 million specimens of plants, animals, fungi, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, human remains, and human cultural artifacts.

 

Butterfly Vivarium

Inspired by the Museum's beloved seasonal exhibit, this gallery offers a year-round experience featuring 80 species of butterflies among lush vegetation in tropical temperatures. What you'll see in the Butterfly Vivarium:

 

• Up to 80 species of butterflies, out of more than 130 species featured in this gallery, from the neon-colored common green birdwing to the starry night cracker

• A separate display of moths, including the massive atlas moth, one of the largest insects on the planet

• A pupae incubator, where visitors can view chrysalises and witness adult butterflies emerge

• Micro environments made up of dozens of species of tropical plants, with exhibits that highlight the important roles butterflies and moths play in ecosystems around the world

• A digital microscope and other interactive displays

• An ID board, updated daily, featuring an illustrated card for each species in flight to help you identify butterflies and moths

 

 

Meal Information:

Lunch is at Carmine's Restaurant at 91st St, a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted the Carmine's concept with a singular vision; bringing his guests "wow-factor" sized portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.

 

Lunch is served family-style and includes baskets of fresh bread, Caesar Salad, Caprese Salad, Penne alla Vodka, Linguine with Garlic & Oil, and Chicken Parmigiana. Dessert includes a Flourless Chocolate Torte served with coffee & hot tea.

 

Menus are subject to change.

 

 

Need to Know:

The museum is vast. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

 

 

Accessibility:

Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.