NHM HOMEPAGE
Fierce! The Story of Cats
Explore the world of cats through hands-on displays, stunning specimens, and immersive experiences in this brand-new exhibition.
Spider Pavilion
Walk among spiders and their magnificent webs in this unique, open-air experience. On view through November 30.
L.A. on Wheels Day
Celebrate creativity in motion, Saturday, November 22! Enjoy car and bike shows, skate demos, hands-on art, storytelling, discussions, and Charles Phoenix’s lively slide show that brings vintage SoCal to life.
Charles Phoenix: Southern California in the 50s & 60s
Retro pop culture humorist Charles Phoenix brings mid-century SoCal to life November 22 with a lively slide show of classic cars, colorful landmarks, Hollywood glamour, and lots of colorful vintage fun.
Highlights
Plan Your Visit
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Experience the Museum
Discover endless possibilities from exhibitions to events to activities and more.
Exhibitions
Explore unique and thought-provoking exhibitions that inspire curiosity and wonder.
Stories
Dive into surprising stories that illuminate museum research, collections, and L.A culture.
Stories
Aquatic Sloths!
Dive into the weird Miocene world of aquasloths
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.
Project Phoenix: July 1—Nov 30
Join this community science project investigating wildfire smoke's impact on birds
Videos
The Cat That Changed L.A.
The story of P-22, L.A.’s most famous feline
Discover the Story of L.A.’s Big Cats
Scientists, biologists, and conservationists share their insights
Don't Fear the Spider
Rodrigo Monjaraz Ruedas breaks down why spiders are amazing
Collections Revealed
Jason Pereira draws on his Pacific Island heritage and upbringing in L.A.
