Natural History Museum

BE ADVISED: The museum is closed today at 2 pm in preparation for Haunted Museum, with some areas closed to the public starting at noon. Please plan your visit accordingly. For more information or to reschedule your visit, email info@nhm.org or call 213.763.DINO.

Now on View

Fierce! The Story of Cats

Explore the world of cats through hands-on displays, stunning specimens, and immersive experiences in this brand-new exhibition.

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Visitors in front of a silver and glass-walled building

Grand Opening

NHM Commons

Our new wing is now open!

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Sub-adult, juvenile, and baby T. rex skeletons on display with skylights above

Always on View

Explore NHM’s World-Renowned Dino Hall

Stand face-to-face with a T. rex, uncover ancient fossils, and experience one of the most celebrated dinosaur collections on display in the world.

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Seasonal Pavilion

Spider Pavilion

Walk among spiders and their magnificent webs in this unique, open-air experience. On view through November 30.

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B Movies and Bad Science: Cool Cats and Bad Kitties title treatment and film still photo of two men and a frazzled cat

B Movies and Bad Science: Cool Cats & Bad Kitties

NHM’s popular cult classic film series B Movies and Bad Science returns for three nights of campy chills, eerie thrills, and feline mischief featuring cool cats and bad kitties — October 9, 16, and 23!

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T.REX in blue and yellow capital letters next to a tyrannosaurus rex against an orange cloudy sky

3D Film

T. REX 3D Film

Don’t miss this captivating dinosaur adventure featuring the greatest of all tyrants.

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Dancing in L.A. in white text over three women in blue and purple dresses holding parasols

Performance

Dancing in L.A.: A Performance Series

Attend a special performance by Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts, October 12.

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Highlights

Plan Your Visit

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

Exhibitions

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

White washing history panel from L.A. History A Mexican Perspective

Stories

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

Jane Goodall making an observation outdoors

Remembering Jane Goodall

Our Museum community reflects on the life's work of Dr. Jane Goodall.

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Stories

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Aquatic Sloths!

Dive into the weird Miocene world of aquasloths

A bear appears to wave from the comfort of a backyard pool. Photo courtesy of Maria Jose Govea.

Sun's Out, Bear's Out

We’re diving into the curious phenomenon of bears in pools with our bear experts and local observers.

Build A Bat Box

Help our nocturnal neighbors sleep safely during hot days in a comfortable bat box.

Pigeon perched on a railing in smoky sky

Project Phoenix: July 1—Nov 30

Join this community science project investigating wildfire smoke's impact on birds

Videos

Blue and black fuzzy tarantula next to a head and shoulders portrait of Rodrigo Monjaraz Ruedas wearing a gray button-down shirt with wood racks of shelving in the background

Don't Fear the Spider

Rodrigo Monjaraz Ruedas Breaks Down Why Spiders are Amazing

Scientist wearing a fuzzy white wig and beard, black glasses, and white jumpsuit with arms spread open, standing above a table of specimens

Haunted Museum 2025

Kick off the Halloween season on October 4th!

Purple and white swirled shells next to a head and shoulders portrait of Jann Vendetti wearing a brown vest

Violet-colored Sea Snails, Janthina janthina, Wash up on SoCal Beaches

NHM's Jann Vendetti discusses the ocean-dwelling purple colored snails that washed up on Southern California beaches.

Side-by-side head and shoulders portraits of Beth Pratt, Miguel Ordeñana, Samantha Morales Johnson Yang, and Warren Dickson

The Cat That Changed Los Angeles

Watch a discussion on P-22, the mountain lion that left a lasting influence on art, culture, wildlife conservation, and public awareness of urban nature.