Sharks at American Museum of Natural History

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Sharks Exhibit

The American Museum of Natural History's newest exhibition is all about sharks.

This amazing exhibit showcases more than 500 species of sharks from ancient to modern day, with life-size and hand-made models, a 37-foot-wide movie screen of up-close footage from Discovery's Shark Week, touch-free interactive technology, games, and more. There is even a game where museumgoers can "hunt like a hammerhead" by directing a shark through electroreception - a sixth sense that allows them to detect invisible electromagnetic fields.

John Sparks, curator of Sharks says, "The perception of sharks - that they are large, vicious predators to be feared - couldn’t be farther from the truth. We hope people walk away from this exciting exhibition with a new appreciation for sharks and understand they are magnificent creatures that should be revered, not feared."

Dates: December 15, 2021 to Sept 4th, 2023

Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Location:  American Museum of Natural History, Gallery 3, Floor 3.

Tickets: Free with membership. Timed entry only.

Health and Safety

Face masks are strongly recommended for all visitors 2 and up.

Visitors age 5 and older require proof of vaccination to enter the museum. 

Check here for more information on the museum's health and safety measures.