Our Butterfly Pavilion and Nature Gardens are now open, and tickets are sold out for the season. The inside of the museum remains closed. Advanced timed-tickets are required for members and non-members. See NHMLAC's response to coronavirus (COVID-19).

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THE NHM EXPERIENCE

We are happy to welcome guests back to our outdoor spaces as the first phase of our reopening. View our Butterfly and Spider Pavilion pages for more information.

Plus, make sure to explore our online exhibitions, Spiky, Hairy, Shiny: Insects of L.A. and Rise Up L.A.: A Century of Votes for Women. Our indoor exhibitions are currently closed.

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Butterfly Pavilion

Butterfly Pavilion has sold out for the season. For our guests with tickets, we recommend arriving at least 45 minutes in advance of your reservation time.

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Dino Fest 2020

Online Program

Dino Fest at Home

Join us for a week-long online celebration of all things dinosaurs! Register for live events, discover amazing activities, and more.

Discover Dino Fest

Museum Highlights

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P-22

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What Blows YOUR Mind?

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Nature Gardens at NHM

Experience the L.A. wildlife all around us.
Explore urban nature

Ongoing Exhibitions

Check out what we've got!
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Dinosaur Hall

The T. rex trio and beyond
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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.