NYC Transit to American Museum of Natural History: Bus M104 or Subway B/C

Bus (Easiest from East Side)

• M104 (Broadway / 8th Ave) → 79th St & Central Park West stop. Walk 1 block north to 81st St entrance. Runs every 8–12 min.

Subway (Fastest from Most Locations)

• B or C train (8th Ave Local) → 81st St–Museum of Natural History station. Exit directly into museum lower level (Weston Pavilion).
• 1 train (Broadway–7th Ave Local) → 79th St + 2-block walk west.

Fare

$2.90 (OMNY/contactless/MetroCard). Free transfers bus↔subway within 2 hrs.

Accessibility

B/C station has elevators. M104 buses are low-floor. Museum has ramps, elevators, wheelchairs available.

Pro tip: Enter via the Rose Center (81st St) for shorter security lines.