In accordance with the L.A. City Municipal Code Ordinance mandate, beginning November 4, all eligible patrons are required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test performed within 72 hours. Visitors 18+ must also show a valid photo ID. View our COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for more information.  On October 23 the museum will be closing early at 2 pm.

t-rex skeleton in dinosaur hall

Our Exhibitions

Telling stories about L.A. and the world.

Explore your world past and present. Encounter dinosaurs, get up close to nature, discover L.A. and so much more!

Safety, cleanliness and community health are our utmost priorities. In some areas of our museum exhibitions, you may find limited access to ensure safety guidelines are followed.

Jane Goodall making an observation outdoors

Featured Special Exhibition

Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall

Discover the evolution of an icon and explore a transportive, multimedia exhibition celebrating the extraordinary life and work of world-renowned conservationist and ethologist Dr. Jane Goodall.

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Special Exhibitions

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Spider Pavilion

Seasonal Exhibition

Spider Pavilion

Discovery from the Deep: Ichthyosaur

Special Exhibition

New Discoveries: Ichthyosaur

Anglerfish - Pacific footballfish

Special Exhibition

New Discoveries: Anglerfish

Close up of Green Wasp

special exhibition

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

Ongoing Exhibitions

Photo of Dinosaur Hall

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Dinosaur Hall

Make amazing discoveries as you journey back in time to more than 65 million years ago.
Explore the age of dinosaurs

Upcoming Exhibitions

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Jane Goodall making an observation outdoors

Special Exhibition

Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall

Brilliance: The Art and Science of Rare Jewels

Special Exhibition

Brilliance: The Art and Science of Rare Jewels

Iconic Museum Moments

Online Exhibitions

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Painting of woman with long hair framing scenes from Los Angeles's past.

Online Exhibition

Sin Censura: A Mural Remembers Los Angeles

Image of round tapa object on a dark grey background

Online exhibition

The Fabric of Community: Tapa and Woven Mats from the Pacific Islands

Rise Up L.A. artwork showing protester

Online exhibition

Rise Up L.A.: A Century of Votes for Women

portrait of mantispid insect

Online exhibition

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