Museum of Natural History 🦕 Quick Guide

Happy December,

The city is colddddd, with our first snow forecast for this coming week. It’s that East Coast wind and humidity that really gets ya!

So, bundle up and bring gloves + a warm hat whenever you go outside. 🥶

In this week’s newsletter:

🎫 Events We Love This Week: December 3-10 - Rockefeller tree lighting ceremony & holiday nostalgia rides on a 1930s train car

🍺 6 Cheap Bars in Manhattan- NYC & cheap don’t usually coexist, we’re gonna prove that wrong

🇮🇪 You’ll Have to Check It Out - A cozy, unpretentious Irish bar with unbelievable Guinness pours & a full food menu

🦕 Museum of Natural History Guide - Dinosaurs, geodes, and insects galore (not just for kids)

Make your way through, the train’s leaving. 👇

Note: As always, this email was written by an actual human who lives in NYC, not artificial intelligence. 🥸

Events We Love This Week: December 3-10, 2025

In the city this week? Here are some fun events we’re keeping an eye on.

Tree Lighting Ceremonies, Including Rockefeller Center - All Week

The Rockefeller holiday tree has its roots in 1931, when, during the Great Depression, workers at the Rockefeller Center complex pooled their money to buy a 20-foot balsam fir that they decorated with handmade garland and decorations.

Fast forward 94 years, and this year’s 75-foot-tall Norway Spruce will be adorned with over 50,000 LED lights and a 9-foot Swarovski star.

Today is the lighting ceremony and will feature live performances from acts like:

• Marc Anthony

• Halle Bailey

• Michael Bublé

• Kristin Chenoweth

• Laufey

• New Edition

• Brad Paisley

• Carly Pearce

• Gwen Stefani

• The Radio City Rockettes and more

You can see it all in person today, starting at 7pm EST. It’s also available to view on NBC starting at 8pm. If you plan to attend in person, get there very early and expect a LOT of crowds.

Want festive tree lighting events with fewer crowds? See all the tree lighting ceremonies across the five boroughs here.

Holiday Nostalgia Ride - Every Sunday in December from 10am-5pm

This holiday season, the New York Transit Museum and MTA New York City Transit continue the annual tradition of Holiday Nostalgia Rides aboard vintage 1930s train cars.

Train departs from 2 Av–Houston St on the uptown F line and 96 St–2 Av on the Q line roughly every hour.

These festive trains can get crowded, so check the full schedule of stops here.

6 Cheap Bars in Manhattan

Finding cheap drinks in NYC, amidst the swath of $18 Gin & Tonics, is vital for any traveler or local.

We’re gonna let you in on 6 spots that aren’t only cheap, but the vibes are immaculate.

#5 on this list is the perfect place for drinks before or after a Broadway show!

You’ll Have to Check It Out - Tara Mor

While you can’t beat a pour of Guinness in Dublin, I’ve been on a search for a close second here in New York City.

Many attempts, most of them good, but none as delicious as at Tara Mor.

Crisp, rich flavor, and perfectly poured. Plus, the food made me feel like I was back in Ireland. ⤵️

The Irish Spice Bag was unbelievable. Perfectly cooked, both spicy and salty, fries, suatéed peppers and onions, and doused in their signature seasoning. All topped with crispy chicken tenders.

You have to try it if you go. 👍

Check out Tara Mor in Midtown here.

American Museum of Natural History Guide 🦖

The American Museum of Natural History in NYC is an iconic museum that explores the wonders of the world we live in.

While not an “art” museum, it focuses on the sciences and the world around us, including animals, plants, insects, geodes, minerals, dinosaurs, and so much more. 🔭

Before you go, read this article covering some of the most famous exhibitions, tour options, ticket prices, and must-know tips for your visit to New York’s Museum of Natural History.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• What is the American Museum of Natural History?

• Where is the Museum of Natural History in NYC?

• What are the famous things to see at the AMNH?

• How much are Museum of Natural History tickets?

• Does the Museum of Natural History offer tours?

• What to know before visiting the AMNH in NYC

Stay warm out there,

Ashley & Devin from Better Together Here ❄️