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Discover nature, science, culture, and L.A. inside and out.

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Natural History of Horror

Natural History of Horror

Photo of Dinosaur Hall

Dinosaur Hall

mother and child with flowers in nature gardens

Nature Gardens

A richly textured and colorful altar dedicated to the diversity of Los Angeles

Becoming Los Angeles

guests in nature lab

Nature Lab

gem and mineral specimens

Gems and Minerals

Hands holding two rats during rat training by the Live Animals Program team

Live Animals

Women taking selfie in Diorama Hall at NHM

Special Event

Night of Ideas

Get ready for a dynamic all-night marathon full of talks, films, performances, music and interactive discussions at the intersection of science, philosophy, art, nature, and culture.

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At NHM there's something for everyone! What interests you?

Icon of a triceratops to represent dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
Icon of a ladybug to represent bugs
Bugs
Icon of a diamond to represent gem and minerals
Gems & Minerals
Icon of a butterfly fish to represent oceans
Oceans
Icon of the beach to represent Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Icon of a leaf to represent nature
Nature
Icon of a globe and thermometer to represent climate change
Climate Change
Icon of a bird
Birds
Icon of a hermit crab to represent fossils
Fossils
Icon of a snake to represent reptiles
Reptiles

Upcoming Events

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Tue

21

Jan

gallery interpreter on tour with guests dinosaur hall

Tour: Gallery Exploration

Tours & Shows
  • 1 pm

Explore NHM’s halls to discover the fascinating stories our collections can tell.

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Tue

21

Jan

A educator delivers a tour

Tour: Highlighting Research and Collections

Tours & Shows
  • 2 pm

NHM is home to groundbreaking scientific research and unique collections. Tour our halls to learn about our work behind the scenes.

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Tue

21

Jan

gallery interpreter with child and tortoise in nature lab meet a live animal

Meet a Live Animal

Tours & Shows
  • 3 pm
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In L.A.

We connect nature, people, and science—at our museums, and all over L.A.

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Youth using plastic vials to look closer at insects.

Nature Bioblitz

Explore local wildlife

Stories

Okay, now I'm curious
Silhouette of monster for Natural History of Horror exhibition

Museum-Made Monsters

Bring on the macabre