American Museum of Natural HistoryStop on Best of New York City in 24 Hours, a free self-guided tour.One of the largest and most celebrated natural history museums in the world, the AMNH has captivated visitors since 1869. Spanning 45 permanent exhibition halls, the museum covers the full story of the natural world and human cultures. Marvel at the famous 94-foot blue whale suspended in the Ocean Hall, explore the Hall of Biodiversity, and stand beneath the massive Barosaurus skeleton in the Roosevelt Rotunda. The Hayden Planetarium offers stunning space shows. The fossil halls, featuring T. rex and other iconic dinosaurs, are perennial favorites for all ages. Allow at least 2-3 hours. The museum occupies a full city block on the Upper West Side, adjacent to Central Park.Stops on this tourTimes SquareRockefeller Center & Top of the RockSt. Patrick's CathedralMuseum of Modern Art (MoMA)Central ParkThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumAmerican Museum of Natural HistoryEmpire State BuildingGrand Central TerminalThe High LineChelsea MarketWashington Square Park & Greenwich VillageFlatiron BuildingLittle Italy & ChinatownOne World Trade Center & 9/11 MemorialWall Street & Charging BullBattery Park & Statue of Liberty ViewsBrooklyn BridgeDUMBO & Brooklyn Bridge Park