BE ADVISED: On Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, nearby events at Exposition Park and the University of Southern California will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding in the area. Please consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

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Today
18
Apr
Perinereis chaetea

Scanning Electron Microscope Demonstration
Talks AdultYouth
  • 11 am

Join an NHM scientist at the Scanning Electron Microscope Lab.

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Children and adult meeting a desert tortoise

Meet a Live Animal
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 3 pm
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Fri
19
Apr
Rectangular-shaped clear gem with purple and green swirls behind it on a black background

100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World
  • 9:30 am

Step into a dazzling array of magnificent gemstones in NHM’s Hixon Gem Vault and experience 100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World, a new exhibition featuring the world-famous Jonker I Diamond and incredible gems from around the world. 

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Children and adult meeting a desert tortoise

Meet a Live Animal
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 3 pm
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Sat
20
Apr
Rectangular-shaped clear gem with purple and green swirls behind it on a black background

100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World
  • 9:30 am

Step into a dazzling array of magnificent gemstones in NHM’s Hixon Gem Vault and experience 100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World, a new exhibition featuring the world-famous Jonker I Diamond and incredible gems from around the world. 

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Little boy in hat crouches on a low rock ledge and looks into the nature gardens pond

Nature Gardens Exploration
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 11 am

Drop by the Nature Gardens to explore the wildlife that calls LA home. Topics vary daily.

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Children and adult meeting a desert tortoise

Meet a Live Animal
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 3 pm
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Sun
21
Apr
Rectangular-shaped clear gem with purple and green swirls behind it on a black background

100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World
  • 9:30 am

Step into a dazzling array of magnificent gemstones in NHM’s Hixon Gem Vault and experience 100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World, a new exhibition featuring the world-famous Jonker I Diamond and incredible gems from around the world. 

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Earth Day 2024 art

Earth Day 2024
Special Program FamilyYouth
  • 11 am

Celebrate Earth Day with NHM! Visit us on Sunday, April 21 from 11 am–3 pm for Earth Day-themed programming.

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Little boy in hat crouches on a low rock ledge and looks into the nature gardens pond

Nature Gardens Exploration
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 11 am

Drop by the Nature Gardens to explore the wildlife that calls LA home. Topics vary daily.

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Children and adult meeting a desert tortoise

Meet a Live Animal
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 3 pm
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Mon
22
Apr
Children and adult meeting a desert tortoise

Meet a Live Animal
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 3 pm
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At Our Other Museums

At Our Other Museums

More Tar Pits events
More Hart events

Thu

18

Apr

Photo of paleontologist excavating fossils
Tar Pits

Excavator Tour
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 1 pm

The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work, our historic excavation sites, and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen. Monday through Friday at 1 pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 am and 1 pm, and an additional holiday tour March 25–29 at 10:30 am. Schedule subject to change.

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