Tickets for the Butterfly Pavilion are SOLD OUT for the season. We look forward to welcoming the butterflies back in March 2026. Tickets for the Spider Pavilion (9/14-11/30) go on sale August 26. Become a Member to attend special preview days to our seasonal pavilions for free!

Wild and Domestic Cat Faces

Now on View

Fierce! The Story of Cats

Explore the world of cats through hands-on displays, stunning specimens, and immersive experiences in this brand-new exhibition.

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A collage of puppet sea creatures on stage in NHM's Commons Theater

Live Performance

Ocean Encounters

Take the plunge with NHM's live puppet show!

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Visitors in front of a silver and glass-walled building

Grand Opening

NHM Commons

Our new wing is now open! 

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Sub-adult, juvenile, and baby T. rex skeletons on display with skylights above

Always on View

Explore NHM’s World-Renowned Dino Hall

Stand face-to-face with a T. rex, uncover ancient fossils, and experience one of the most celebrated dinosaur collections on display in the world.

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What's On

Exhibitions, Events & More
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Seasonal Exhibition
Butterfly Pavilion
Wonder takes flight in this enchanting live butterfly exhibit. Don’t miss your chance to experience the pavilion before it flutters away—season ends August 24.
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Ocean Paradise in white and blue against a blue ocean background with turtles, fish, and coral
3D Film
Ocean Paradise
Journey to remote Pacific atolls in this stunning new short film that reveals the beauty, history, and fragility of some of the world’s most pristine marine ecosystems.
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T.REX in blue and yellow capital letters next to a tyrannosaurus rex against an orange cloudy sky
3D Film
T. REX 3D Film
Don’t miss this captivating dinosaur adventure featuring the greatest of all tyrants.
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Brown and white striped chipmunk holding hands to its mouth against a blurry green background
Family Film
Tiny Giants
Discover the hidden worlds beneath our feet in this family-friendly film that follows a brave chipmunk on a big adventure through a miniature wilderness.
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Highlights

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Stories
Dive into surprising stories that illuminate museum research, collections, and L.A culture.
A paradise tanager looks directly into a camera with its green head cocked, visible red spot on its back, and stunningly bright blue breast.
Hidden layers of white and black feathers are the secret to songbirds' dazzling, colorful plumage

Vibrant songbirds share a technique with painters: using white and black (feathers) to make their colors pop, NHM scientist finds

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Stories

Vintage illustration of various feathers and bird specimens
How Bird Feathers Work
A brief look at the structure of feathers—and what they mean to birds
A bear appears to wave from the comfort of a backyard pool. Photo courtesy of Maria Jose Govea.
Sun's Out, Bear's Out
We’re diving into the curious phenomenon of bears in pools with our bear experts and local observers.
big brown bat
Build A Bat Box
Help our nocturnal neighbors sleep safely during hot days in a comfortable bat box.
Pigeon perched on a railing in smoky sky
Project Phoenix: July 1—Nov 30
Join this community science project investigating wildfire smoke's impact on birds

Videos

Side-by-side head and shoulders portraits of Beth Pratt, Miguel Ordeñana, Samantha Morales Johnson Yang, and Warren Dickson

The Cat That Changed Los Angeles

Watch a discussion on P-22, the mountain lion that left a lasting influence on art, culture, wildlife conservation, and public awareness of urban nature.
Head and shoulders portrait of Lauren Schoth with a diorama in the background

New Exhibit | The Ever-Changing Flow with Lauren Schoth

Watch Lauren Schoth discuss her diorama of the ecological evolution of the Los Angeles River.
White wold pup facing the camera with sun shining around it

Wolves vs. California

Explore the history and future of Wolves in California, and ultimately two species' struggle to survive. 
Closeup of a woman with swirling hair and with her hand on her face

Uncensored

Restoring one of L.A.’s most controversial murals with Barbara Carrasco
A man holds a die cast car over a colorful dislay of more die cast cars

In L.A.

NHM Online Presents L.A. on Wheels

Designing L.A.'s Car Culture, One Hot Wheel at a Time

Learn about Charlie Angulo’s story, a testament to how car culture, family, and creativity collide in Los Angeles.

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