Museum of Natural History to give COVID-19 vaccinations under iconic blue whale

Starting Friday, New Yorkers ages 18 and older will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine underneath the iconic blue whale model at the American Museum of Natural History.

The new vaccination site will operate Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will offer around 1,000 shots per day.

Appointments must be made ahead of time. More information can be found on the museum's website.

Anyone who receives a vaccination at the museum will get a voucher for complimentary general admission.