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New York Botanical Garden vs American 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
New York Botanical Garden
9 / 10
2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
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Concierge 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 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 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 Not For Tourists
"Flowers galore in the heart of da Bronx."
Michelin Guide 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.
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American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History
8 / 10
79th Street and Central Park West, New York City, NY 10024
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Concierge 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 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 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 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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Hit the highlights in half a day
Condé Nast Traveler 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.
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