Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Saturday, July 5.

Wild and Domestic Cat Faces

Upcoming Exhibition

Fierce! The Story of Cats

Opening July 13: Explore the world of cats through hands-on displays, stunning specimens, and immersive experiences.

Get Tickets Meow!

A collage of puppet sea creatures on stage in NHM's Commons Theater

Live Performance

Ocean Encounters

Take the plunge with NHM's live puppet show!

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Summer Camp

Adventures in Nature Camps 2025

Give your child a summer of discovery at NHM! Kids in grades K to 5 explore dinosaurs, the natural world, and more through exciting hands-on camps.

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Grand Opening

NHM Commons

Our new wing is now open!

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What's On

Exhibitions, Events & More

Seasonal Exhibition

Butterfly Pavilion

Wonder takes flight at the Museum in this seasonal exhibition – now open!

Ocean Paradise in white and blue against a blue ocean background with turtles, fish, and coral

Journey to remote Pacific atolls in this stunning new short film that reveals the beauty, history, and fragility of some of the world’s most pristine marine ecosystems.

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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.

Brown and white striped chipmunk holding hands to its mouth against a blurry green background

Discover the hidden worlds beneath our feet in this family-friendly film that follows a brave chipmunk on a big adventure through a miniature wilderness.

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.

A life-like painting of a large lizard lurking over a nest of dinosaur eggs with one already in its mouth

New species of giant lizard discovered by Dinosaur Institute researchers covered in Popular Science

Meet Bolg amondol, the newly described giant lizard named for Tolkien’s goblin prince by the Dino Institute's Dr. Hank Woolley

Stories

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Making Bird Names as Simple as ABC

First-of-its-kind Avian Lexicon Atlas maps how bird species get their names

A life-like painting of a large lizard lurking over a nest of dinosaur eggs with one already in its mouth

A Monster “Goblin” at the Feet of Dinosaurs

Meet the newly discovered giant, armored lizard named for the Hobbit’s goblin prince

alligator lizards mating

Amorous Alligator Lizards

We need your help studying their mating behavior.

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Project Phoenix: July 1—Nov 30

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

Videos

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New Exhibit | The Ever-Changing Flow with Lauren Schoth

Watch Lauren Schoth discuss her diorama of the ecological evolution of the Los Angeles River.

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Wolves vs. California

Explore the history and future of Wolves in California, and ultimately two species' struggle to survive.

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Restoring one of L.A.’s most controversial murals with Barbara Carrasco

Circular frames around Dr. Susan Rogers and Dr. Yewande Pearse next to an illustration of a brain in blue, aqua, and yellow, against a blue and sea-green background

Music and the Mind

What does listening to music do to your mind and well-being?

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In L.A.

NHM Online Presents L.A. on Wheels

Skate, Create, Elevate

Learn about Salman Agah, icon of the L.A. skate scene and owner of Pizzanista.

At NHM there’s something for everyone!

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Gems & Minerals

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