Natural History Museum

We are open today from 9:30 am to 5 pm.

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Upcoming Event

First Fridays: Amplified

Experience an all-new season exploring the power of sound

What If We Embrace Climate Migration?

Talks

How Can Our World Rethink Climate Mobility?

Join us on February 6 for a discussion on building a more interconnected, resilient, and nomadic world.

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Grand Opening

NHM Commons

Our new wing is now open

Start Exploring

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Exhibit

Meet L.A.’s Newest Star, Gnatalie

Visit Gnatalie, the Green Dino, at NHM Commons

What's On

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See T. REX 3D in the New Commons Theater

Don’t miss this captivating science adventure celebrating the greatest of all tyrants.

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Ocean Encounters

Take the plunge with NHM's live puppet show.

Highlights

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Plan Your Visit

Make the most of your museum visit with this essential information.

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Experience the Museum

Discover endless possibilities from exhibitions to events to activities and more.

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Explore unique and thought-provoking exhibitions that inspire curiosity and wonder.

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Dive into surprising stories that illuminate museum research, collections, and L.A culture.

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Celebrating Black History Month

During this month, and throughout the year, we will share stories from past and present and recognize the richly diverse Black community who call Los Angeles home.

Stories

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Reframing Dioramas

Explore diverse habitats ranging from arctic tundra to tropical rainforest in a new exhibition.

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Congratulations, Banana Slugs!

California finally has a state slug, just in time for Snail Search 2025, starting Feb 1!

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Year of the Snake

Celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year, Year of the Snake, with highlights from the collection

LA Underwater Ammonite

Ammonite Time Is the Right Time

Meet the Collections Managers who made a new historic ammonite study possible.

Videos

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The Art of Preserving Wilderness with Special Species

Experience immersive new installations in NHM's restored diorama hall.

Justice and Joy on Bikes

Learn more about Yolanda Davis-Overstreet's connection to social justice through her love of biking.

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What Happened When We Dug a GIANT GREEN Dinosaur!

Discover all the stories from the field from the scientists and researchers that unearthed Gnatalie.

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Presenting a rare opal

Discover the science behind the sparkle with Mineral Sciences Curator Dr. Aaron Celestian.

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In L.A.

NHM Online Presents L.A. on Wheels

An online series celebrating the diversity of Los Angeles and its people through the lens of creative modes of transportation.

At NHM there’s something for everyone!

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Gems & Minerals

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