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.

L.A. Underwater

Upcoming Special Exhibition

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. Our newest exhibition opens May 2, with Member Preview Days: April 29 & 30 and May 1.

Dive in

Special Exhibitions

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Butterfly Pavilion

Special Exhibition

Butterfly Pavilion

Close up of Green Wasp

special exhibition

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

Dinosaur Encounters Show

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Dinosaur Encounters

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
A hummingbird at rest on a branch next to orange flowers

Nature Gardens

Experience the L.A. wildlife all around us.

Explore urban nature

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.