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THE NHM EXPERIENCE

Explore L.A. and the world at NHM—dinosaurs, gems and minerals, gardens, Latin American treasures, and beloved dioramas to name a few. Discoveries are made here every day—by scientists, historians, and you!

Museum Highlights

See what's on view
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Featured Event

Night of Ideas: Being Alive

Get ready for a dynamic all-night marathon full of talks, films, performances, music and interactive discussions at the intersection of science, philosophy, art, nature, and culture.
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3D Theater

Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet

Travel beneath the surface in this 3D oceanic adventure, narrated by Kate Winslet.

Dive deeper

Tours & Shows

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Film

3D Theater

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Live Theater Show

Dinosaur Encounters

Nature Garden tour

Tours

Daily Tours at NHM

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Presentation

Meet a Live Animal!

Ongoing Exhibitions

Check out what we've got!
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Dinosaur Hall

The T. rex trio and beyond
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Nature Gardens at NHM

Experience L.A. wildlife all around you.

Explore nature in the city
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Live Animal Program

Did you know we have a team of professional animal keepers? They take excellent care of all vertebrate and invertebrate animals on view at the museum.

Get up close

Ways to explore

Browse our suggested itineraries.