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BE ADVISED: On Saturday, August 29, the LA Memorial Coliseum will host the USC vs. San Jose football game. Kickoff is at 12:00pm. This event will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding in the area due to street closures. Please consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

Get to Know Gary the Sea Snail with Dr. Jann Vendetti

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Join Dr. Jann Vendetti, NHM's Associate Curator of Malacology, and Museum Educator Steven Mendoza to explore the fascinating world of snails! Uncover fact and fiction about the real-life species behind SpongeBob's beloved pet sea snail, Gary, and discover the different ways these animals use their slime, teeth and shells for everyday survival.
 

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