The film "Night at the Museum" was filmed in New York, USA.

Filming Locations:

American Museum of Natural History

In the movie

In reality

East 91st Street and 5th Avenue, Manhattan

In the movie

Scene where Larry moves through the elite Upper East Side neighborhood, creating a visual contrast between his financial problems and the wealthy surroundings of the Manhattan residential quarter for the elite near the museum, where most of the story unfolds.

In reality

The scene was filmed at the corner of East 91st Street and Fifth Avenue on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, one of the most prestigious residential areas in New York. This area is known for its elegant pre-war buildings, proximity to Museum Mile, and connection to New York's wealthy society. Carnegie Hill surrounds the intersection.

Old Fulton Street and Water Street, Brooklyn

In the movie

Scene where Larry Daley walks through the streets of Brooklyn in the opening scenes, showing his difficult situation, with the harsh urban setting emphasizing the struggles of an unemployed divorced father seeking meaning and trying to connect with his disillusioned son.

In reality

The scene was filmed at the intersection of Old Fulton Street and Water Street in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, a historic waterfront area under the Brooklyn Bridge. Cobblestone streets and old warehouse buildings give this place a special character, making it a popular location for many New York-based shoots.

Wollman Rink, Central Park

In the movie

Scene where scenes unfold around the famous Central Park ice rink, where the park provides a recognizable New York backdrop, helping to ground the fantastic museum plot in the city's real geography and popular recreational areas.

In reality

The scene was filmed in the southern part of Central Park between East 62nd and 63rd Streets. This is a public ice rink, open since 1950, a beloved New York landmark offering views of the midtown Manhattan skyline. In winter it's an ice rink, and in summer it's used for other activities.