American Museum of Natural History Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:07 PM)
- Tide
- 1.329 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8518750 — The Battery · 6.0 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — August 5
local timeLast Quarter (49% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: American Museum of Natural History
| Location | City of New York, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | The Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (23083 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 40.781324, -73.973988 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | New York County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (212) 769-5100 |
American Museum of Natural History is a public boat launch providing access to The Lake in City of New York, New York at coordinates 40.78132, -73.97399. Rated 4.5/5 based on 23083 Google reviews.
American Museum of Natural History is a public boat launch on The Lake in City of New York, New York County, New York. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Museum of Natural History
Is American Museum of Natural History free to use?
Yes, American Museum of Natural History is a public boat launch with free access in City of New York, New York.
How is American Museum of Natural History rated?
American Museum of Natural History has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 23083 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does American Museum of Natural History access?
American Museum of Natural History provides boat launch access to The Lake in City of New York, New York.
How do I get to American Museum of Natural History?
American Museum of Natural History is located at coordinates 40.781324, -73.973988 in City of New York, New York. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding American Museum of Natural History includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.