Our museums will be closed until further notice to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Our first priority is the well-being and safety of our guests, staff and volunteers. Stay up to date with NHMLAC's response to COVID-19.​​​ Nuestros museos estarán cerrados hasta nuevo aviso para minimizar la propagación del COVID-19. Ve la respuesta de NHMLAC ante el coronavirus (COVID-19).

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We invite you to open new doors to our natural and cultural worlds.

While our museums remain closed, stay in touch with us through NHMLAC Connects. 

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Your Story Matters

Angelenos, become a part of history and participate in our crowdsourced project to collect and document how people, nature, and communities have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ONLINE EXHIBITION

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

If we want to understand how our decisions shape the world around us, we can start by simply paying attention to what insects are in our own neighborhoods.
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In L.A.

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

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Bug Fair Connected

Join us for our first ever digital Bug Fair. Learn from insect experts, explore bugs with fun activities, and rock out with the Luv Bugzzz.
Bug out!
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For Teachers

Check out all our favorite educational activities, lesson plans, how-to's, and resources designed to be used offsite

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Stories

Okay, now I'm curious
Oculudentavis, tiny dinosaur trapped in amber

A Tiny Dinosaur and a Big Discovery

Trapped in amber

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

Discover nature, science, culture, and L.A. inside and out.

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Photo of Dinosaur Hall

Dinosaur Hall

mother and child with flowers in nature gardens

Nature Gardens

A richly textured and colorful altar dedicated to the diversity of Los Angeles

Becoming Los Angeles

guests in nature lab

Nature Lab

gem and mineral specimens

Gems and Minerals