We have been talking about going to the American Museum of Natural History for a really long time, but we just never really found the time. Today, we finally did it! We drove into the city and went straight to the museum. We started on the first floor and moved upwards (In hindsight, we should have started at the top floor and moved down as one of the security guards suggested, but oh well!).
We got the Super Saver ticket which enabled us to see several special exhibits, including a show at the Hayden Planetarium. We especially enjoyed the butterfly garden and the special dinosaur exhibit where Claire got to look for fossils in the sand. We also thought the show at the planetarium was fantastic!
After spending hours at the museum, we took a subway to FAO Schwarz so Claire could see the "giant toy store" for the first time. It was super-crowded! We pushed our way through the crowd of shoppers and explored the store. Some highlights:
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| The Statue of Liberty made out of Legos |
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| Barbies!!!! |
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| Hello Kitty |
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Grandma and Grandpa - If you're reading this,
Claire would LOVE this Barbie foosball table!
It's only $24,999.99. Isn't she worth it???? |
Claire was allowed to pick one item for herself. She chose a set of Olivia figurines. She was so patient all day. Every time we went into one of the museum shops, she asked for something and we told her that she would be able to pick one item and if she got something at the museum, she wouldn't be able to get anything at the giant toy store. Ultimately, she waited it out!! My husband was extremely happy she didn't pick the Barbie foosball table as her one item. Ha!
After spending hours at the museum, we took a subway to FAO Schwarz so Claire could see the "giant toy store" for the first time. It was super-crowded! We pushed our way through the crowd of shoppers and explored the store. Some highlights:
