Wonders await children of all ages in the Discovery Room at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City
The room recently reopened to the public for weekends. From its life-sized replica of an African baobab tree to an interactive re-creation of a paleontology field site, this engaging space for children is a hands-on introduction to every major field of Museum science and research, acting as a gateway to its world-famous exhibitions and galleries. Visitors to the Discovery Room can:
- Assemble a life-sized cast skeleton of Prestosuchus, a 14-foot-long reptile from the Late Triassic Period, handle real fossils, and unearth an Oviraptor nest in a re-creation of a paleontology field site.
- Spot animals in a majestic two-story replica of an African baobab tree filled with birds, insects, reptiles, and small mammals.
- Explore a cabinet of fascinating specimens to create your own collection of minerals or arthropods.
- Track real-time earthquakes anywhere in the world on our digital seismographic display, explore the natural world with sophisticated microscopes, and much more.
The Discovery Room will be open on Saturdays and Sundays and is free with any admission to the Museum. Timed 40-minute passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis, as capacity is limited. The Discovery Room is designed for children ages 4-12, but children of all ages are welcome when accompanied by an adult.