NHM, including the Spider Pavilion and Nature Gardens, is closed until further notice. View our COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for more information.

Science of Slime

Science of Slime

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and Nickelodeon are joining forces to explore all things SLIME! Learn how different species use slime to survive, from squid ink to bubble-blowing insects.

See more SLIME
flowers in the nature garden

Currently our museum is closed

Here is our updated COVID-19 safety information

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Online Exhibitions

Connect with our newest exhibitions at home!

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Rise Up L.A. artwork showing protester

Rise Up L.A.

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Spiky, Hairy, Shiny: Insects of L.A.

In L.A.

We connect nature, people, and science—all over L.A.

Start exploring
Heidi Lucero

Native American Heritage Month

Celebrate culture

Stories

Okay, now I'm curious
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Fishes Across America: Into the Midwest

Take me to the river!

At NHM there's something for everyone! What interests you?

Icon of a triceratops to represent dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
Icon of a ladybug to represent bugs
Bugs
Icon of a diamond to represent gem and minerals
Gems & Minerals
Icon of a butterfly fish to represent oceans
Oceans
Icon of the beach to represent Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Icon of a leaf to represent nature
Nature
Icon of a globe and thermometer to represent climate change
Climate Change
Icon of a bird
Birds
Icon of a hermit crab to represent fossils
Fossils
Icon of a snake to represent reptiles
Reptiles