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American Museum of Natural History – The American Museum of Natural History is a “must-see” for your visit with kids to New York.
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Head to the fourth floor for a boggling collection of dinosaurs – full size T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Allosaurus, Triceratops, and more, plus dinosaur tracks, and kids can touch a real dinosaur skull, bones, etc. |
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Gilder Center – Four story addition, with huge beehive model, live insect displays, butterfly vivarium, and “Invisible World” immersive science-and-art experience. |
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On the second floor, are exhibits of Mexico and Central America, South American Peoples, with a huge Olmec head, Teotihuacan and Aztec artifacts, Maya stele, replica of a Sipan tomb, ancient Andean pottery, gold and textiles. |
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On the first floor, see the Star of India, biggest sapphire in the world (Hall of Gems), or a 4.5 billion year old meteorite. |
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Stop into Giant Screen Theater for excellent movie presentations. We watched the odyssey of a green sea turtle, felt like we were there in the water with the turtles. |
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Tip: This museum is large and there’s so much cool stuff to see, allow plenty of time, don’t rush through it. Some exhibits have additional timed tickets, such as Butterfly Vivarium, Giant Screen Theater, Invisible Worlds, Planetarium. |
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 Diana Ross playground – Across from the museum in Central Park is Diana Ross Playground at 81st St. and Central Park West. Little kids can play on the climbing structures and swings, water play area in summer. |
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Strand Bookstore (450 Columbus Ave) – Also close to AMNH, pop into the bookstore, head downstairs to the charming children's book section. Large selection of books, complete with couches, tables and chairs for arts activities. |
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Tecumseh playground (Amsterdam Ave. and 78th St. ) – Playground with climbing structures, swings, slides and restrooms. |
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Lincoln Center – Lincoln Center, home of the Metropolitan Opera and other music and dance companies, has a wonderful selection of family events. During your visit, attend family concerts, ballet productions of Swan Lake or Cinderella, juggling, giant puppets, African drumming and dancing for kids, outdoor storytime. |
