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.

KCRW Partner Screening: The Americas

Saturday, August 16, 2025
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Date

Saturday, August 16, 2025

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Location

Natural History Museum: NHM Commons Theater
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Tickets

Admission is free. 
Guests must RSVP to attend. 
RSVP does not guarantee entry.  
Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. 
Member Perk: Active KCRW Members and NHMLA guests receive priority admission until 6:45 pm.

KCRW, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and NBC Universal invite you to a special screening of The Americas, followed by a conversation with composers Hans Zimmer, Anže Rozman, and Kara Talve moderated by KCRW's Novena Carmel.

The Americas, narrated by Tom Hanks and executive produced by Mike Gunton, with music by Oscar and Grammy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer, showcases the wonders, secrets, and fragilities of the world's greatest supercontinent.

For the first time, the Americas stars in its own incomparable series, using cutting-edge technology to uncover never-before-seen behavior and highlight the extraordinary, untold wildlife stories that will deeply connect with millions around the world. Five years in the making and filmed over 180 expeditions, this series reveals the spectacular landscapes of Earth's most varied landmass – the only one to stretch between both poles. The Americas' unprecedented scale and ambition delivers remarkable world firsts; new species, new intimate courtship, dramatic deep-sea hunting, and some of nature's strangest stories – even a frog that seems to defy death every day.

Program Schedule

Wristband Pick-up: Starting at 5:30 pm
Wristband is required for entry and to remain on the premises.

After Hours Museum Access: 5:30–7 pm
Galleries include: African Mammal Hall, North American Mammal Hall, Judith Perlstein Welcome Center, and the Theater Gallery

Food and Beverage: South LA Cafe in the Welcome Center will be open until 6:30 PM. Purchases are permitted in the theater (drinks must have lids). No outside food or drinks allowed.

Doors Open: 6:30 pm

Screening: 7 pm
The Americas, Episode 7 - "The Andes"
Conversation to follow the screening

Watch the Trailer