David
Nice staff. Great location. Would have preferred a secure storage location. All luggage is left in the gift shop along a wall. Nothing missing, but felt a little worrisome. Lots of staff walking around the store however.
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- david
It was functional. The place said they took other apps, as well. Next time I'll compare prices between the different apps, in case the competitors are cheaper.
- Conor
Friendly and efficient location and staff
- Jillian
Super easy and very convenient to Radio City Music Hall, which does not have a coat room/ bag check. We were able to quickly stash our bags and make it to our show. Even though the show ran late (11:45) we were still able to grab our bags by midnight with no problem.
- Christina
The Homewood Suites was a very good location for me, and the people at the counter were very helpful and nice.
- Adam R.
This location was friendly, professional, and kept close watch over their store and luggage. I felt very safe with it in there hands. Highly recommend!
- Anne Marie
Easy, friendly. Very convenient to Central Park and Natural History museum
- Ruby
Close to the museum and central park
- Dan
Excellent service, but I would suggest adding a sign to the front door. For first-time Stasher users, it is confusing when the address leads you to a deli with no signage for Stasher.
- Gabriel
I found it very well done and very easy to use, the order is placed in a few seconds and everything went well with the host location. It is really very convenient, I would recommend it.
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FAQs
Are there lockers at the American Museum of Natural History for storing bags?
Yes, the museum offers secure daily-access lockers where visitors can leave personal items like shopping bags, backpacks, and coats for a fee.
How much do the storage lockers cost at the American Museum of Natural History?
Small lockers are priced at $7 per day, while large lockers cost $12 per day.
What time do the lockers close at the American Museum of Natural History?
The storage lockers are generally available until 5 pm, though the closing time can change.
Does the American Museum of Natural History require a clear bag?
A clear-bag rule does not appear in the museum's official visitor information or code-of-conduct pages.
What is the nearest Stasher luggage storage point to the American Museum of Natural History?
The closest Stasher point is about a 15-minute walk from the American Museum of Natural History.
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Last updated: 13 out, 2026
Luggage storage at the American Museum of Natural History
Visitors coming to see the dinosaurs on the Upper West Side of Manhattan often arrive straight from the airport or train with everything they own, but the museum won't let large bags or backpacks over 11" x 17" through security. The museum does provide lockers for smaller items like coats, shopping bags, and day packs, costing $7 for a small locker or $12 for a large one per day.
Those lockers typically close around 5 pm, so anything you need after that means finding storage elsewhere. With Stasher, you can store bags from $2.49 per bag a day at 9 locations near the American Museum of Natural History.
Some top Stasher locations near the American Museum of Natural History include:
- Restaurant, 17 min walk · opens at 10:00
- Laundry business, 17 min walk · open 07:00–19:00 most days
Nearby points are hosted by restaurants and laundry businesses. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to US$13,000. Stasher storage near the American Museum of Natural History can be booked through the website or app.
| Other Platforms | Station/Airport Facilities | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.49 | Varies, usually slightly more | Varies, up to 2x more |
| Refund policy |  |  credit only or no refund | |
| Guarantee | $13,000 | Similar (terms vary) | |
| Trustpilot Score | 4.8 / 5 | Between 2.5 and 4.4 / 5 | 2.7/5 |
| Number of locations | 9918 | Varies | Only at stations/airports |
Getting to the museum with luggage
The museum sits in Theodore Roosevelt Park, directly across the street from Central Park, and the B and C trains stop at the 81st Street–Museum of Natural History station just 680 feet from the entrance. An underground passage from that station leads straight into the museum's lowest level, though you'll still face the same security check and bag-size limit on arrival. Alternatively, the 1 train stops at 79th Street and Broadway, two blocks west of the museum, while the 72nd Street station on the 1, 2, and 3 lines is the closest fully accessible option.
Nearby sights and their own bag rules
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a short walk south, also refuses large bags and luggage, including at its coat check. Central Park is open daily from 6 am to 1 am and free to enter, but it has no lockers for the general public, so whatever you bring in stays with you.
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