Homeschool Days
During Homeschool Days, homeschoolers and their families receive free Museum admission and special Homeschool Day programming!
We offer these dates twice a year at the Natural History Museum, each with a different theme. Advanced registration is not required to participate in Homeschool Day. Planning to attend? See below for more information on our upcoming events!
Upcoming Homeschool Days
Museum Guidelines
Take a look at the important information below to learn about how we can keep each other safe, protect the collections, and explore the Museum together. Questions? Contact us at info@nhm.org!
- How We Keep Each Other Safe
- Students should stay within view of a teacher or chaperone at all times, regardless of age, including in the NHM's Neighborhood Grill, Museum Store, and ticketed spaces.
- Be kind to our live animals by not tapping on the glass of their homes.
- Please be mindful of your voice, space around you, and other visitors while exploring the Museum.
- How We Protect the Collections
- Help keep our Museum clean by consuming food and beverages outdoors. Food can attract pests that can damage our collections.
- Protect our fragile and very old objects in the Museum by looking closely (but not touching). There are many things in the museum you can touch! Look for a sign or staff member if you’re unsure.
- Practice “Leave No Trace” while onsite (indoors and outdoors). We welcome you to touch plants you are interacting with in the garden, but please leave plants as you found them.
- How We Explore the Museum
- On Homeschool Days, stations will be available with shared supplies and resources. Be courteous of how many materials you use and return items after so everyone has the opportunity to enjoy them.
- Encourage students to be curious and ask questions as they explore!
- Museum staff are always available to help. Staff will have a green Museum shirt or badge.
Additional Resources for Homeschoolers
FREE DAYS AND HOURS
In addition to our Homeschool Days at NHM (and over at La Brea Tar Pits!), here are other ways you can enjoy the museums for free:
- Free hours for L.A. County residents: L.A. County residents receive free Museum admission Monday–Friday from 3 to 5 pm with I.D. or a utility bill.
- L.A. County Library Discover & Go Program: L.A. County Library cardholders receive free general admission for up to two adults and four children to the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits. Reserve tickets at lacountylibrary.org.
- Museums for All: The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and La Brea Tar Pits are proud members of the Museums for All initiative, a signature access program that encourages families of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. Visit museums4all.org to learn more. Additional tickets must be purchased to see special exhibitions, Butterfly and Spider Pavilion, Dinosaur Encounters, and other special ticketed experiences.
- Free daily admission: The Museum also offers daily free admission to individuals who are EBT cardholders, CA teachers with school I.D., or active/retired military, as well as children 2 and under.
Explore our Learning Resources
Explore our wide range of free educational resources available to teachers and families. We have resources designed for use on your next visit, as well as for at-home learning! Be sure to check out our Students & Teachers Playlist on YouTube for even more!
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