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Butterfly Pavilion

Explore the seasonal exhibition now–Aug 13

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T. rex Growth Series

Ongoing Exhibition

Dinosaur Hall

L.A. Underwater Exhibition

Featured Exhibition

L.A. Underwater

SEM Diatoms

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Scanning Electron Microscope Lab

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NHM in the News: The Beginnings of Butterflies
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Wild L.A. Outdoor Equity Program

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NHM Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month

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Some Strings Attached: L.A.'s Premier Puppet Theater

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Bugs For Life

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Reasons to Start Your Own Vegetable Garden With Florence Nishida

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