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, located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, is one of the world’s premier natural history museums. Its vast collections feature around 35 million specimens, including plants, animals, fossils, minerals, meteorites, cultural artifacts, and even human remains, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the natural world and human history.

 

Davis Family 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

 

Carmine's Restaurant at 91st Street

Carmine's is a beloved family-style restaurant known for serving Southern Italian cuisine with exceptional value. Created by restaurateur Artie Cutler, Carmine’s brings the ‘wow-factor’ with generous portions that make every meal feel like a festive Italian-American wedding feast.

 

 

Meal Information:

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:

All of the museum's exhibits are fully wheelchair accessible, with elevators providing access to all public floors. Complimentary non-motorized wheelchairs are also available for visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

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.