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Seasonal Exhibition

Spider Pavilion

closeup of two elephants from the side that appear to have their trunks and tusks entwined

On view until October 9

Benjamin Mkapa African Wildlife Photography Awards

T. rex Growth Series

Ongoing Exhibition

Dinosaur Hall

L.A. Underwater Exhibition

Featured Exhibition

L.A. Underwater

SEM Diatoms

Featured Exhibition

Scanning Electron Microscope Lab

Life reconstruction of fire at La Brea Tar Pits during the Pleistocene as bison are stuck during a wildfire
In the News: Groundbreaking research by La Brea Tar Pits scientists sheds light on an Ice Age mystery
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STEAM Pathways at NHMLAC

Our museums spark curiosity for careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through mentorships, skill building, and wonder.

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Stories

Okay, now I'm curious
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Join the 2023 LA BioBlitz Challenge

October 1–31
Put on your nature eyes

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