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PRESSURE:
James Cameron
Into the Abyss

Explore the DEEPSEA CHALLENGER
Open now through Feb 20, 2023

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In Memory of
P-22

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Special Experiences

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Permanent Exhibition

Dinosaur Hall

SEM Diatoms

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Scanning Electron Microscope Lab

L.A. Underwater Exhibition

Special Exhibition

L.A. Underwater

Dinosaur Encounters Show

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Dinosaur Encounters

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Special Exhibition

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

NHM Diorama with Polar Bear

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NHM Commons

We are moving forward on a bold enterprise that will further transform NHM.

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T. rex Growth Series

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Kneaded: L.A. Bread Stories

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Stories

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Aaron Celestian Saves the Planet

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Dinosaurs
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Gems & Minerals
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Oceans
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Climate Change
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