Experience NHM

We are open today from 9:30 am to 5 pm.

BE ADVISED: On Saturday, October 10, the museum will close at 2 pm in preparation for Haunted Museum, with some areas closed to the public starting at noon. Please plan your visit accordingly. For more information or to reschedule your visit, email info@nhm.org or call 213.763.DINO.

THE NHM EXPERIENCE

Special Exhibitions

Experience the wonder of our newest exhibitions and experiences.

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Two black and white orcas swimming in a green, blue, and purple field of color

Orcas: Our Shared Future

Explore the powerful connections between orcas, people, and the oceans we share.

Open now–April 25, 2027

Closeup of two mineral halves, with purple, green, and blue sparkling crystal squares

Unearthed: Raw Beauty

See some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered.

Open now–April 18, 2027

pink frame around two gemsbucks with antlers

Reframing Dioramas: The Art of Preserving Wilderness

Experience new immersive installations exploring dioramas as a unique combination of art and science.

Open now–September 14, 2026

Horizontal bronze-colored figure facing down, against a green background

Collective Knowledge from Our Changing World

Take a fresh look at NHM’s collections through the lens of photographer Craig Cutler.

Open daily

Draft of the Declaration of Independence

The Declaration in Progress

Get a rare look at a reproduction of a draft copy of the Declaration of Independence, along with objects from impactful moments in the nation’s 250-year history.

Open now–January 11, 2027

Always on View

Explore permanent exhibits that offer something for visitors of all ages, from our iconic diorama and dinosaur halls to gems and native gardens.

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Dinosaur Hall

Dig into the enduring mysteries of these iconic animals and their ancient world with more than 300 fossils and 20 mounted skeletons on display.

Gem and Mineral Hall

Wander among more than 2,000 minerals, rocks, meteorites, and gems from across the globe.

A path with flowers and plants on either side, facing the 1913 building in the distance at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Nature Gardens

Explore a diversity of native plants and local wildlife in our botanical wonderland.

Closeup of light green skeleton head with neck and top of torso in the background

Gnatalie the Green Dino

Visit our newest and biggest dinosaur, Gnatalie, the only green-colored fossil specimen on the planet.

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L.A. Underwater

Explore the underwater realm of ancient Los Angeles when much of the L.A. area was submerged beneath the waves of the prehistoric Pacific Ocean.

African and North American Mammal Halls

Our famous dioramas provide dozens of windows into the hidden world of wildlife and their natural habitats.

Age of Mammals

Experience the era of mammals as they evolve through drastically changing climates and shifting continents, through interactive kiosks and hundreds of specimens.

Events, Films, & Theater Programs

We're more than dinosaurs and nature! We offer a range of events and programming year-round.

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Yellow and orange cloudy sky behind a brown, scaly T. rex dinosaur head and should

T. REX 3D Film

In the Commons Theater, see T. REX 3D which animates the life of T. rex, including NHM’s own Thomas the T. rex, in this all-new family-friendly film.

Ocean 3D: Our Blue Planet

From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, discover spectacular stories from life beneath the waves.

Orange and white horned dinosaur puppet facing a miniature green long-necked dinosaur puppet

Dinosaur Encounters

Explore the wonders of paleontology in a newly reimagined live theater experience where dinosaurs come to life through multimedia storytelling and large-scale puppets.

Guided Tours & Activities

Meet up with a Museum Educator for unique-to-NHM hangouts and happenings, participate in on-site activities and more.

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Orange skull, spider, and bat on a gray background

Haunt and Hunt: Exploration Guide

Set out on a hauntingly fun adventure around the Natural History Museum in search of Halloween icons. Learn why these spooky residents may not be so frightful after all!