BE ADVISED: On Saturday 11/16, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will host the USC vs. Nebraska football game. Kickoff is at 1 pm. This event will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding in the area due to street closures. Please consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

Programs

We're more than dinosaurs and nature! We offer a diverse range of events and programming year-round.

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Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 9:30 am–5 pm

NHM Commons Opening Day Celebration

Celebrate the opening of the Natural History Museum’s new wing, NHM Commons! Dive into a world of creativity, curiosity, and community with this daylong, outdoor-indoor, Museum-wide festival.

Come One. Come Awe!
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Opens Monday, November 18

T. REX 3D Film

In the Commons Theater, see T. REX 3D which animates the life of T. rex, including NHM’s own Thomas the T. rex, in this all-new family-friendly film. Narrated by Sam Neill of Jurassic Park fame, T.REX 3D offers a thrilling, immersive experience.

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Fridays and Saturdays

Dinosaur Encounters

Have the ultimate dinosaur experience when they come to life before your eyes in our theater performances.

Go on an adventure!
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For Teachers

School Programs

We're your second classroom!

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Host an Event

The Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits are some of the most unique event spaces in Los Angeles. If you want to get married in front of the Dueling Dinos or treat a client to a unique dining experience, we want to help.

Make a memory here