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January 2027
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Special Exhibitions

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.

daily

  • 9:30 am

Open 9:30 am–5pm

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Special Exhibitions

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.

daily

  • 9:30 am

Open 9:30 am–5 pm

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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.

weekly

  • 10:30 am
  • 11:30 am
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Film Kids & Family

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

  • 12:30 pm
  • 2:00 pm
  • 3:30 pm

Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.

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Film Kids & Family Adults

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.

weekly

  • 1:15 pm
  • 2:45 pm
  • 4:15 pm

Showtimes vary. Visit the ticket checkout to view available times.

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Tours & Activities

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.

daily

  • 3:00 pm
Saturday
January
02
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Special Exhibitions

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.

daily

through 04/18/27

  • 9:30 am
nhm
Special Exhibitions

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.

daily

  • 9:30 am

Open 9:30 am–5pm

nhm
Special Exhibitions

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.

daily

  • 9:30 am

Open 9:30 am–5 pm

nhm
Tours & Activities Kids & Family

Storytime in the 
Nature Garden

Join Museum Educators for an interactive storytime in the Nature Gardens for caregivers and children ages 0–5.

weekly

  • 10:30 am

Saturday and Sunday

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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.

weekly

  • 11:00 am
  • 1:45 pm
nhm
Film Kids & Family

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

  • 12:00 pm
  • 2:45 pm
  • 4:15 pm

Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.

At Our Other Museums

At Our Other Museums

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Special Exhibitions

Mark Dion: Excavations

Excavations evokes a behind-the-scenes museum space, displaying new work alongside early museum murals, dioramas, and maquettes of Ice Age mammals in a playful, irreverent presentation.

daily

through 07/19/26

  • 9:30 am