Butterflies photographed from above on a pink background

Butterfly Pavilion

Explore the seasonal exhibition now–Aug 13

Take Flight

Special Experiences

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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

Indian common crow butterfly observation from iNaturalist
NHM in the News: The Beginnings of Butterflies
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Closeup of a child touching a lizard resting on Herpetology curator Greg Pauly's hands

In L.A.

Wild L.A. Outdoor Equity Program

Fostering a sense of belonging and confidence in natural areas

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Stories

Okay, now I'm curious
Museum with progress flag at forefront

NHM Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month

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

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