BE ADVISED: The NHM Car Park will be closed on Friday, May 1 in preparation for First Fridays. Parking is available at the Blue Structure Parking Lot at Exposition Park Drive and Figueroa Street. Tickets for the event are SOLD OUT. No tickets will be sold at the door. For questions or directions, please call 213.763.3466 or email info@nhm.org.

Guided Experiences

We have a range of daily programs to experience. See our latest offerings below and join us during your next visit to NHM.

Leslie Gordon holding a tan and brown patterned snake

MEET A LIVE ANIMAL
Meet and greet some of our resident live animals, from snakes to tortoises to bugs.

  • Daily, 3 pm–approx. 3:30 pm
  • Free with Museum Admission

 

Children with magnifying glasses looking at flowers

NATURE GARDENS EXPLORATION
Drop by the Nature Gardens to explore L.A. wildlife with a Museum Educator.

  • Weekends, 11 am–12 pm
  • Free with Museum Admission

 

Green, yellow, and orange shapes on black background

SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE DEMO
Learn how we use this important tool in discoveries about our natural world. 

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11–11:30 am
  • Free with Museum Admission

 

Closeup of dinosaur puppet heads facing each other

DINOSAUR ENCOUNTERS
Catch our engaging and fun live performance featuring NHM's life-size dinosaur puppets.

  • Thursday–Saturday, 15-min performance
  • Additional ticket required/Free for Members