T. REX 3D Film
In the Commons Theater, see T. REX 3D which animates the life of T. Rex, including NHM’s own Thomas the T. Rex, in this all-new, family-friendly film. Narrated by Sam Neill of Jurassic Park fame, T. REX 3D offers a thrilling, immersive experience.
weekly
Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.
Dinosaur Hall Tour
Explore our Dinosaur Hall with a Museum Educator to learn more about the fascinating world of dinosaurs.
daily
Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet
Discover the largest and least explored habitat on earth. From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, we reveal the untold stories of the oceans' most astonishing creatures.
Showtimes vary. Visit the ticket checkout to view available dates and times.
Meet a Live Animal
Get up close and personal with the Museum's resident animals! Hear amazing stories about critters that are often misunderstood or overlooked.
Collective Knowledge from Our Changing World
Take a fresh look at NHM’s collections through the lens of photographer Craig Cutler. Twelve large-scale photographs bring objects and specimens to life, and behind-the-scenes stories highlight some of the incredible research taking place every day.
Open 9:30 am–5pm
Reframing Dioramas: The Art of Preserving Wilderness
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dioramas, NHM is restoring and reopening a diorama hall that has been closed for decades. There, visitors will experience immersive new installations that call attention to dioramas as a unique combination of art and science and explore biodiversity, ecology, conservation, colonialism, and changing museum display techniques.
through 09/14/26
Open 9:30 am–5 pm
Unearthed: Raw Beauty
Experience our newest exhibition showcasing some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered. Unearthed reveals the beauty of minerals and crystals in their natural state, with some on view for the very first time.
through 04/18/27
L.A. Underwater
Dive into our multimedia-rich, immersive exhibition. Discover L.A.’s prehistoric past through the stories of nearly 40 fossils that are uncovering the secrets of our submerged prehistory.
Storytime in the Nature Garden
Join Museum Educators for an interactive storytime in the Nature Gardens for caregivers and children ages 0–5. This Saturday, April 18, join Cindy Stansbury of the J Los Angeles (JLA) Early Childhood Center for her series of back-to-back readings.
Saturday and Sunday
Dinosaur Encounters
Join us on an adventurous journey, set between the Utah Badlands and Los Angeles at the Natural History Museum, where playful dinosaurs come to life in an exciting live puppet performance.
Homeschool Day
Welcome Homeschoolers to La Brea Tar Pits for a day filled with activities, learning resources and special programs! This event is free and exclusive to homeschoolers and their families.
Special Event