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What's On
Film
See T. REX 3D in the New Commons Theater
Don’t miss this captivating science adventure celebrating the greatest of all tyrants.
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Upcoming Event
First Fridays: Amplified
On March 7, immerse yourself in "Healing Sounds," an evening dedicated to the science and art of sound healing.
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Highlights
Plan Your Visit
Make the most of your museum visit with this essential information.
Experience the Museum
Discover endless possibilities from exhibitions to events to activities and more.
Exhibitions
Explore unique and thought-provoking exhibitions that inspire curiosity and wonder.
Stories
Dive into surprising stories that illuminate museum research, collections, and L.A culture.
Stories
Reframing Dioramas
Explore diverse habitats ranging from arctic tundra to tropical rainforest in a new exhibition.
Congratulations, Banana Slugs!
California finally has a state slug, just in time for Snail Search 2025, starting Feb 1!
Year of the Snake
Celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year, Year of the Snake, with highlights from the collection
Ammonite Time Is the Right Time
Meet the Collections Managers who made a new historic ammonite study possible.
Videos
The Art of Preserving Wilderness with Special Species
Experience immersive new installations in NHM's restored diorama hall.
The Story of NHM Commons
Experience how the Museum’s new wing and community hub came to be.
What Happened When We Dug a GIANT GREEN Dinosaur!
Discover all the stories from the field from the scientists and researchers that unearthed Gnatalie.
Presenting a rare opal
Discover the science behind the sparkle with Mineral Sciences Curator Dr. Aaron Celestian.
