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New York Botanical GardenvsAmerican Museum of Natural History
Both are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, American Museum of Natural History is preferred by most professionals compared to New York Botanical Garden. American Museum of Natural History comes in at 90 with positive reviews from 8 sources such as Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler and Not For Tourists.
New York Botanical Garden
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2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
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Concierge "Established in 1891, the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden is an oasis for pavement-pounding city dwellers, just a 20-minute Metro North ride from Grand Central."
Time Out "Every city park offers its own brand of verdant escapism, but this lush expanse goes beyond landscaped flora." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This 250-acre green space has plenty of year-round and seasonal plants and flowers as well as an annual holiday train show and exhibits around everything from medicinal herbs to Frida Kahlo." Full review
Not For Tourists "Flowers galore in the heart of da Bronx."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"One of the largest and oldest gardens in the US, this glorious green space displays a wonderful array of plants and blooms, and conducts important botanical research." Full review
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In season (spring and fall) don't miss the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Gardens.
Afar Magazine "Of course, there are many other flowers on view, but the lilacs are particularly special because it is hard to find so many lilac trees in one place in the city. It’s a treat not to be missed." Full review
Fodor's "Considered one of the leading botany centers of the world, this 250-acre garden is one of the best reasons to make a trip to the Bronx." Full review
Where "Miles of impressively lush gardens and walking trails, educational programs, free tours and a hands-on children’s adventure garden offer an escape from the city." Full review
The Telegraph "Set in 250 acres of Bronx Park and inspired by London’s Royal Botanic Gardens, New York’s largest public garden is a living museum of the natural world." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Every year model trains zip through a miniature New York City that's now 150 landmarks strong. " Full review
American Museum of Natural History Concierge
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79th Street and Central Park West, New York City, NY 10024
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Concierge "No child—or adult for that matter—who has strolled under the enormous blue whale has ever forgotten this cavernous museum on the Upper West Side."
Travel + Leisure "One of New York City’s most prestigious museums, the American Museum of Natural History encourages visitors to explore and understand the natural world around them." Full review
Time Out "No matter which wing you wander through or where your curiosities lie (dinosaurs, gems or something else entirely), it’s hard to explore this Upper West Side fixture without being awestruck." Full review
Fodor's "The largest natural history museum in the world is also one of the most impressive sights in New York." Full review
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Condé Nast Traveler Editor's Pick
"No child—or adult for that matter—who has strolled under the enormous blue whale has ever forgotten this cavernous museum on the Upper West Side." Full review
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Don't miss the hall of African mammals with its centerpiece herd of elephants.
Not For Tourists "Includes an outstanding planetarium and lots and lots of stuffed animals."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A famed research facility... the vast halls present astounding collections." Full review
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Don't miss the excellent shows in the Hayden Planetarium.
Where "Guests explore halls filled with full-scale dinosaur skeletons, fossils, dioramas, artifacts, gems and minerals (including a rare 2-foot-long jade slab), meteorites and more." Full review
Afar Magazine "Located on the Upper West Side, at 79th Street and Central Park West, the American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's largest museums." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes. " Full review
