BE ADVISED: On Friday, May 15, the North American Mammal Hall and African Mammal Hall on Level 1 will be closed in preparation for Bug Fair. The North American Mammal Hall on Level 2 will remain open.

BE ADVISED: On Thursday, May 14, USC Commencement ceremonies at the LA Memorial Coliseum will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding around the Natural History Museum. Please plan your visit accordingly, and consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

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Performance

Collections Revealed

Get an up close look at the rarely seen Museum Collections we study and care for.

Date

Thursday, 11 am

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Location

NHM Commons Theater
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Tickets

Free with paid admission. Reservation required.
Free for Members. Reservation required.
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Every week, explore the 99% of Museum Collections not on display that drive research and discoveries at NHM and across the globe. From tiny marine invertebrates and extraordinary artifacts to newly described species and the oldest things on Earth, get an up close look at the rarely seen Museum Collections we study and care for.

*Featured artifacts and specimens vary
 

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