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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.

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3D Theater

Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D

Discover a prehistoric kingdom lost to time and ice

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

Special Exhibition

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

Rise Up L.A.

Image of an AIN Camper observing an insect in a jar.

Online Program

Adventures in Nature Camp

Special Exhibition

Butterfly Pavilion

Watch butterflies take flight all around you in this seasonal exhibition

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Nature Gardens at NHM

Experience the L.A. wildlife all around us.

Explore urban nature

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Dinosaur Lab

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

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Tue

Jun

Dive into the Science of SpongeBob: All About Pearl

Science of SpongeBob FamilyYouth

11 am

Explore the mighty world of whales with Dr. Jorge Velez-Juarbe, NHM's Associate Curator of Mammalogy, and Museum Educator Diana Sanchez! From its large teeth and unique skull shape to its use of echolocation, learn how the real species of sperm whale inspired the character of Pearl!

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Thu

Jun

Dive into the Science of SpongeBob: Swimmin' With the Fishes

Science of SpongeBob FamilyYouth

11 am

Discover some of the spectacularly strange and surprising fishes that swim beneath the ocean's surface–and not just in Bikini Bottom! Join Dr. Bill Ludt, Assistant Curator of Ichthyology at NHM, and Museum Educator Michelle Vanegas as they tackle some fascinating fish facts and explore the various species featured in the SpongeBob universe.

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Sat

Jun