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Central Park Museums & exhibitions

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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

1. New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

Enjoy a day of family-friendly activities at the American Museum of Natural History, in New York City. Located just across from Central Park, the museum is home to over 32 million specimens. Benefit from all-day entry and use the option to upgrade your general entry ticket to include special exhibitions. Explore all permanent exhibitions as well as the Rose Center for Earth and Space. Wander around 45 Museum Halls to learn about dinosaurs and diamonds, and everything in-between. Look out for the iconic Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton and Easter Island head that inspired characters in the film "Night at the Museum." Connect to the museum's WiFi and download the free Explorer App to your smartphone. The app offers turn-by-turn navigation, behind-the-scenes stories about exhibits, quizzes, and more. See the exhibition highlights at your own pace with the museum's self-guided tours of popular collections. Special Exhibitions Sharks: Older than dinosaurs — and more threatened than threatening — sharks are spectacular, surprising, and often misunderstood. Dive into the world of this amazingly diverse group of animals in the new exhibition, Sharks. Worlds Beyond Earth: Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic nature of the worlds that share our solar system and the unique conditions that make life on Earth possible. Captioning devices are available. Giant-Screen Film Serengeti: Immerse yourself in one of nature's most spectacular events, the annual migration in the Serengeti, on a massive 40-foot-high and 60-foot-high film screen.

NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour

2. NYC: Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour

Metropolitan Museum of Art is New York’s most valuable landmark, boasting over two million works of art and artifacts from ancient Greece and Egypt, Modern art from Europe, and more. Skip the long line with this small-group guided tour and learn the museum's history and see the works of art housed within the walls. The tour begins with the Great Halls and visits all the most popular galleries. See the Chicago Stock Exchange in the American Wing, which also hosts the portrait of Washington crossing the Delaware River. Visit the Medieval European Galley where you will see the armor worn by Henry VIII. Learn how American Galleries differ from European counterparts. Learn about the lives of painters from Vermeer, Seurat, and especially Van Gogh. Your professional experienced host will guide you and be there to answer your questions. If there is a specific area you are excited to visit in the museum, please ask your host and they will happily accommodate. The best part is that you are welcomed to stay and spend the rest of your day exploring the exhibits until closing. If that's not enough, visit again in the next two days with the same entrance ticket. The Met has special extended hours on Friday or Saturday evening, and you are invited to join then for a quieter, exclusive experience. Tours will have up to 15 passengers.

New York City: Central Park Zoo and Top Sights Walking Tour

3. New York City: Central Park Zoo and Top Sights Walking Tour

Start your 5-hour walking on Wall Street, the oldest part of Manhattan. Admire the iconic buildings, pass Ground Zero, and see the famous Charging Bull statue outside the New York Stock Exchange. Head to Greenwich Village through Five Points, Chinatown, and Little Italy. Learn the history of these areas from your informative guide. Continue to the Rockefeller Center, passing the Flatiron Building, Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, 5th Avenue, Times Square, New York Public Library, and the Chrysler Building. Walk in the direction of Central Park, past the NBC Studios, Radio City Music Hall, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Grand Central Station, Carnegie Hall, and more. Stroll through the park, then finish your guided tour at the Guggenheim. Top off your day with a visit to the Central Park Zoo, which you can explore at your own pace.

New York City: Central Park Private Pedicab Tour

4. New York City: Central Park Private Pedicab Tour

Choose between a 1-hour or 2-hour tour of Central Park by Pedicab 1-Hour Tour If you would like to get familiar with the basic places of interest in Central Park, take a ride on a 1-hour pedicab tour through New York City's famous park. Visit Strawberry Fields, the Dakota Building, Cherry Hill, the Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, Summer Stage, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on Green, and more. You'll see it all! No matter what season, you will be taken on a dreamlike ride in one of the world’s most celebrated landscapes, filled with authentic New York culture and architectural splendor. Along the way, your guide will inform you about the history and significance of the various sights you pass. 2-Hour Tour (2-hour tours are not possible in winter time because of cold temperatures.) See the sights of New York’s Central Park on a unique 2-hour pedicab tour. Your tour guide will show you the sights of Central Park and tell you about its history as you travel at a leisurely pace. There are 5 stops on the 2-hour tour. Each stop is around 5-7 minutes, where you walk to see the sights up close. Some of the sights you’ll see on your 2-hour pedicab tour include: Strawberry Fields The Dakota Cherry Hill Bethesda Fountain Bow Bridge SummerStage Sheep Meadow Tavern on Green The Reservoir Alice in Wonderland The Great Lawn Delacorte Theater Metropolitan Museum of Art The Obelisk The Boathouse Turtle Pond American Museum of Natural History San Remo Belvedere Castle

NYC: Museum Mile City Exploration Game

5. NYC: Museum Mile City Exploration Game

The city game starts in front of the Plaza Hotel. It will take you between 2 to 3 hours to complete and you can also explore at your own pace: pause the game and resume anytime from the location where you paused it. You will finish at the Smithsonian Design Museum. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. You can play on your own, in a large group or in several smaller groups that compete against each other and meet at the final stop of the game. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone. You will visit the following locations: • Pulitzer Fountain • Lombard Lamp • Inscope Arch • The Delacorte Clock • Balto Statue • William Shakespeare Statue • The Mall and Literary Walk • Bethesda Terrace and Fountain • The Frick Collection • Ukrainian Institute • Metropolitan Museum of Art • The Obelisk • Neue Gallery • Guggenheim Museum • Smithsonian Design Museum

NYC Like A New Yorker Self-Guided Walking Tours Bundle

6. NYC Like A New Yorker Self-Guided Walking Tours Bundle

See everything New York City has to offer at your own pace with a bundled pack of 6 self-guided walking tours. See the Central Park Zoo, stroll through Times Square, and explore the Grand Central Terminal with your Action Tour Guide app. Your tour of Central Park begins at the corner of 5th and 59th and takes you through the best spots in this historic park. Stop at the Central Park Zoo and meander along the famous, tree-lined mall. Visit the famous statues which dot the park, honoring everyone from Shakespeare to Balto. Snap photos at Bethesda Terrace, a beautiful piece of architecture, then head to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Begin your Midtown tour at the busy Columbus Circle. Head to the iconic NYC landmarks of Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, and Times Square. Stroll down Fifth Avenue and window shop in the high-end stores. As you tour, learn about the city's history and the wealthy families who built many of its famous buildings. Finish your Midtown walking tour with a visit to New York’s most iconic skyscraper: the Empire State Building. Start the Grand Central Terminal tour outside and marvel at the stunning architecture. Head inside and tour the terminal, from its opulent upper levels to the speakeasy-style Oyster Bar below. As you walk through the vast Main Concourse and admire the constellation ceiling, hear the Station's fascinating history, including the multimillion-dollar rivalry between the Vanderbilts and the Astors. Your tour of Wall Street begins near Fraunces Tavern, a historic building from the revolutionary period. See the Charging Bull statue and the New York Stock Exchange while learning about the financial district’s seedy underbelly. Hear about Ponzi schemes, famous embezzlers, and thieves who faked their own deaths. Finish your tour with a somber visit to the 9/11 Memorial and see the towering One World Trade Center up close. Start your Battery Park walking tour in the park itself and enjoy the stunning view of the Statue of Liberty. As you stroll, learn the history of this iconic American symbol, including how it got here in the first place. Continue through the park and see its other famous monuments, including the SeaGlass Carousel. Discover Brooklyn on a self-guided tour starting in the center of the DUMBO neighborhood. Stroll through the borough, see New York’s hippest spots, and learn their history. Walk past the homes of famous authors Truman Capote and Norman Mailer and the hotel where a famous Godfather scene was filmed. Stop by a pair of pizza joints with a long-lived rivalry and enjoy beautiful views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline.

NYC: Central Park Guided Adventure Tour

7. NYC: Central Park Guided Adventure Tour

Community Impact: -Your tour guide will highlight the conservation efforts undertaken by Audubon Society, a company dedicated to preserving wildlife and bird migration for over 100 years -Included in your tour ticket price is a donation / admission to the American Museum of Natural History, whose mission is to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition -Your guide will speak about the important role of the Central Park Conservancy in maintaining and fostering wildlife within the park -The narrative of this experience features stories often underrepresented or even misrepresented in history, including the displacement of African American farmers and immigrant groups Choosing a walking tour helps us to reduce our carbon footprint and therefore any negative impact on the environment Summary: Central Park isn’t just any typical public park: its 842 acres contain the history and evolution of the city, from a small village of African Americans to the world-renown urban oasis it’s known as today. On this private Central Park walking tour, you’ll venture into the heart of one of Manhattan’s most iconic spaces and discover the park treasures within! As we begin our tour, we’ll be walking past numerous statues commemorating the greats of history, including the literary legends found beneath the towering elms of The Mall. After we pay our respects to Shakespeare and Robert Burns, we’ll continue along the promenade to one of the most recognizable landmarks of the park, the Bethesda fountain and arcade. Your guide will help you uncover the arcane symbols and motifs found throughout this ornate terrace, which has graced the park since its completion in 1863! From here, we can route our tour around The Lake, a popular spot for wedding photos with its picturesque views from Bow Bridge. As we pass through the park’s diverse habitats, you’ll be interested to learn the legacy of conservation – the park is not only a refuge for the city’s confined residents but a variety of wildlife. You’ll hear the stories of the people who have kept these efforts going, including you! Your ticket already includes a donation to the American Museum of Natural History, whose mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge of the natural world. We’ll finish up our New York Central Park tour at another beloved park attraction, the memorial mosaic Strawberry Fields, a touching tribute to music legend John Lennon. From here, your guide can point you to even more sites to see within the park and will have plenty of recommendations for where to shop, dine, and continue your NYC exploration!

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What people are saying about Central Park

The site does not inform the attractions properly and charges a lot more than if you buy on local sites. I do not recommend.

Amazing city loved New York this app is so helpful you get a discount on the attractions too highly recommended

Loved the easy entry with pre booked tickets very easy to navigate. Well worth the visit

Took my 18 year old son and he enjoyed himself so much which made me very happy.

Worthy any money , beautiful place in beautiful weather