Homeschool Day: L.A.'s Unsung Heroes

Join us at the Natural History Museum this Homeschool Day as we celebrate the unsung wildlife living in Los Angeles! Opossums, raccoons, rats, and bats might have a bad reputation in a city, but each animal has its own role in our changing ecosystem. Hear from our Living Collections team about our Animal Ambassadors, help build a biodiversity mural, and so much more. As always, these days are exclusive for homeschoolers, so you won't be sharing the museum with traditional school groups. See below for more information on what to expect at Homeschool Day!

Skip the line and reserve your free tickets by using the discount code HOMESCHOOL2024NHM at checkout. While pre-registration is encouraged, it is not required! Tickets will be available at the door with this same discount code.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to change)

9:30 am–5 pm | Free entry to the Museum
Explore the Museum with free admission using the discount code at registration

9:30 am–2:30 pm | Plan Your Visit Station
Create a Visual Checklist of your Museum visit in the Grand Foyer
Drop-in | All ages welcome

10 am–12 pm | Exploration Station with Malacology
Stop by the Grand Foyer to get the scoop on snails, slugs, and slime
Drop-in | All ages welcome

10 am–2 pm | Exploration Station with Community Science
Explore how bats live in the big city with our Community Science team in the Grand Foyer
Drop-in | All ages welcome

10 am–2 pm | Exploration Station with Mammalogy
In collaboration with the National Science Foundation, help our Mammalogy team transcribe the data from our collection's Mammalogy specimens into the Notes From Nature platform, located in the Grand Foyer
Drop-in | All ages welcome

10 am–3 pm | Live Animal Presentations
Meet and Greet one of our Animal Ambassadors in the Nature Lab on Level G
Drop-in | All ages welcome

10 am–12 pm | Spider Pavilion
Discounted Spider Pavilion tickets ($3) are available for Homeschool Day guests first come, first served and while supplies last. (Timed entry, 30 minute time slots). Learn how to reserve your tickets below.
Spider Pavilion |Tickets required* | All ages welcome

11 am & 2 pm | Garden Tour 
Meet our Horticulture staff at the Get Dirty Zone on the Ground Level for walk through our garden.
Limited space available | All ages welcome | 20 minutes

11 am–2 PM | Coloring & Crafting Station
Create your own animal masks & make your mark on our Homeschool Day Mural in the Otis Booth Pavilion on Level G.
Drop-in | All ages welcome | While supplies last

11:30 am & 1:30 pm | L.A. Wildlife Story Time
Meet with a Museum Educator to explore the life of an animal who calls Los Angeles Home. Program starts by the Dueling Dinos and welcomes guests to explore other areas of the Museum
Drop-in |  Recommended for ages 6 and younger

HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPIDER PAVILION TICKETS

*We are offering discounted Spider Pavilion tickets ($3/ticket) from 10 am to 2 pm (30 minute time slots) to our Homeschoolers available at any admissions kiosk on Homeschool Day for purchase! How to add Spider Pavilion tickets:

• When you arrive, hop in line at our any of our ticketing kiosks to add the discounted tickets to your order (while supplies last). Tickets are first come, first served. 
• Have your order number ready for a staff member.  No receipt will be needed. Your order will be updated after adding the tickets. If discounted tickets sell out or if an entry time after 12 pm is preferred, homeschoolers are welcome to purchase tickets at full price.
• Bring your QR code to your Spider Pavilion reservation for a staff member to scan in your group.
• Please follow all guidelines while visiting the pavilion. Anyone not following guidelines in the pavilion may be asked to leave. Educators are stationed inside the pavilion to answer any questions you may have about our amazing spiders!