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Becoming Jane Exhibition

Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall

Now open! Discover the evolution of an icon and explore a transportive, multimedia exhibition celebrating the extraordinary life and work of world-renowned conservationist and ethologist Dr. Jane Goodall. 

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Special Exhibitions

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Brilliance: The Art and Science of Rare Jewels

Seasonal Exhibition

Brilliance: The Art and Science of Rare Jewels

Discovery from the Deep: Ichthyosaur

Special Exhibition

Ichthyosaur

Una cáscara externa redondeada, de aspecto duro

Special Exhibition

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

NHM Diorama with Polar Bear

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Photograph of dinosaurs on display at NHM

Experience the Museum

Plan your ultimate visit and experience all NHM has to offer.

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In L.A.

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

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Being Los Angeles

Celebrating diversity in Los Angeles

Stories

Okay, now I'm curious
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Earth's First Giant

It's an ichthyosaur

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