The Natural History Museum is now open. View our COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for more information.

Mother with children in Butterfly Pavilion at NHM

THE NHM EXPERIENCE

Safety, cleanliness and community health are our utmost priorities as we welcome people back into our museums. In some areas of our exhibitions, you may find limited access to prioritize safety and ensure social distancing guidelines are followed.

black butterfly on red flower

Special Exhibition

Butterfly Pavilion

Watch butterflies take flight all around you in this seasonal exhibition

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Special Exhibitions

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Insect with long, segmented antennas, Clearly defined “neck”

Now on View

Spiky, Hairy, Shiny: Insects of L.A.

Rise Up L.A. Key Art - no title

Rise Up L.A.

mother and child with flowers in nature gardens

Nature Gardens at NHM

Experience the L.A. wildlife all around us.
Explore urban nature
fossil preparator working on fossil in dino lab
Dinosaur Lab

Watch as scientists work on real dinosaur bones right before your eyes

Dig in

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Sing Move Play! Small child smiling

Sing Move Play!
Members Special Program FamilyYouth
  • 10 am

Come sing, move, and play with NHMLAC!

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mobile museum archaeology experience NHM programs
Virtual School Programs

Bring your students to FREE live, interactive programs and museum presentations via Zoom!

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Ways to explore

There's so many ways to experience the museum