Night at the Museum tour: See Rexy the T. rex & other exhibits from the film at AMNH

Dexter, the mischievous capuchin, was based on these intelligent primates. See real capuchin specimens at AMNH and learn about their behavior in the wild.

Floor: 3
Exhibit: Hall of Primates

Robin Williams brought the 26th U.S. president to life in the films. Visit the Roosevelt Memorial to learn about his legacy in conservation and American history.

Floor: 1
Exhibit: Theodore Roosevelt Memorial

The film’s talking Moai statue was inspired by real Easter Island artifacts. While the real Moai don’t talk, you can see an authentic replica at AMNH. Don’t forget to say its famous dialogue right back at it, "Dum Dum, give me gum gum!"

Floor: 3
Exhibit: Hall of Pacific Peoples

While you can’t actually spot Lewis and Clark in any of the dioramas within the museum, step outside and you’re in for a treat. At the top of the Museum’s Central Park West façade are statues of the two explorers alongside statues of frontiersman Daniel Boone and naturalist-painter John James Audubon.

Floor: Ground
Exhibit: Main entrance

The American bison is North America’s largest land mammal, and the pronghorn is its fastest. Both appear in AMNH’s dioramas that showcase these iconic species in their natural Great Plains habitat.

Floor: 1
Exhibit: Bernard Family Hall of North American Mammals

You can watch a pride of African lions appear as exhibits that magically come to life at AMNH. One of the museum’s most famous exhibits, the display captures lions in a dramatic hunting scene, showcasing their raw power and social dynamics.

Floor: 2
Exhibit: Hall of African Mammals

The movie shows Alaskan moose spring to life during the night along with other giant creatures. These majestic animals are native to the cold northern regions, moose are solitary creatures known for their ability to navigate snowy landscapes.

Floor: 1
Exhibit: Bernard Family Hall of North American Mammals

The African elephants are memorable in the museum's lively chaos. Known for their intelligence, these mammals form complex social relationships and boast strong family bonds.

Floor: 2
Exhibit: Hall of African Mammals

Part of the museum’s after-dark magic, the Black rhinoceros adds to the movie’s wild, thrilling atmosphere. This exhibit showcases the rhinoceros’ distinct features, like their hooked upper lip and formidable size. Did you know? Rhinoceros means "horn-nosed" from a combination of the Greek words “rhino”, meaning nose, and “keras” meaning horn.

Floor: 3
Exhibit: Hall of African Mammals

While not a main character in the movie, the mammoth plays a part in the chaotic atmosphere when the exhibits come to life at night. These ancient, elephant-like creatures once roamed the Ice Age landscapes of North America, Europe, and Asia. They are known for their massive size, long tusks, and thick fur.

Floor: 4
Exhibit: Hall of Advanced Mammals

Part of the film’s lively museum chaos at night, the ostrich showcased its speed and quirky behavior in the Night at the Museum. The world’s largest bird, the ostrich is known for its powerful legs, incredible speed (up to 60 mph), and flightless nature.

Do you know what the fastest running bird in the world is? The Ostrich!

Floor: 3
Exhibit: Hall of African Mammals

The Water Hole exhibit in the Akeley Hall of African Mammals features various African animals like giraffes, zebras, and antelopes gathered at a watering spot. Though not a central focus in the movie, it adds to the film’s immersive setting.

Floor: 2
Exhibit: Hall of African Mammals