Boney Island
October 3–31, 2024
Date
An interactive Halloween light-up experience
October 3–31, 2024
Location
Tickets
6:30–10 pm
Don’t miss Boney Island’s immersive, interactive, and illuminated experience this Halloween season at NHM!
Wander the whimsically transformed Nature Gardens for a night of spooky fun for guests of all ages! Explore ghoulishly glowing exhibits, fascinating creatures of the night, and our prehistoric past, along with thrilling surprises at every turn!
Walk on the weird side and see silly skeletons in their natural habitat in the Skeleton Stroll.
Celebrate spooky season with the festively fiendish animal denizens of the Deadwood Forest.
Survey the skeletal symphonies performed by the flourishing flora and boney inhabitants of Hauntington Gardens.
Transport back to Halloweens of our prehistoric past in the Primeval Pass.
Sashay under ghoulishly bright Hollywood lights and celebrate your favorite skele-brities in the Walk of Fame.
Be mesmerized by Maestro Maxilla’s Water Show under mysterious moonlight.
Be mystified and amazed nightly by various live performances and NHM Living Collections showcases on the Boney Island Theater Stage.
Peek into the windows of Skeletown and see how the busy residents are celebrating Halloween.
Enchanting Extras
- Food options by local food trucks and vendors
- Nightly bar services for ghoulish guests 21+
- Family-friendly photo opportunities throughout the Nature Gardens
- Weekday Museum collection showcases
- Boney Island branded merchandise at the BOO-tique
- NHM gift store pop-up
*Schedule of performances, demonstrations, and showcases, as well as food vendors, vary by night and are subject to change.
Parking
Limited pre-paid parking is available on select evenings in NHM’s Car Park on Bill Robertson Lane at point of purchase or here. Additional parking for Boney Island is available in the Blue Lot in Exposition Park. Please check Parking and Directions prior to your visit for more information. Public transportation is encouraged.
Costume Guidelines
We encourage costume-wearing! Please follow these basic guidelines for a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly experience for everyone:
- No functional props or weapons allowed
- No masks that cover the entire head and face
- Costumes of realistic depictions of American law enforcement, current American military uniforms, first responders, emergency medical personnel, or any official government agent are prohibited
- Costumes must not obstruct or impede the flow of traffic or entryways
Boney Island at NHM is an All Ages/Family Friendly event and all costumes must be respectful of all guests.
ABOUT BONEY ISLAND
Boney Island was created by The Simpsons producer, Rick Polizzi, for his family more than 20 years ago. A play on Brooklyn’s iconic Coney Island, it grew from a front yard display in Sherman Oaks, to a huge affair in Griffith Park with a cult-like following of Halloween lovers of all ages. The attraction closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After a three-year hiatus, NHM was excited to partner with Boney Island, now in its second year at NHM.
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