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

BE ADVISED: On Saturday, October 3, the LA Memorial Coliseum will host the USC vs. Washington football game. Kickoff is at 4:30 pm. 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.

BE ADVISED: Due to a heat advisory, Spider Pavilion will be closed today (October 3) and Sunday, October 4. For questions or to reschedule your visit, please email info@nhm.org.

Orange skull, spider, and bat on a gray background

Scavenger Hunt

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!

Journey through the Museum to compare ancient human skulls, track howling gray wolves, spot nocturnal bats, and get up close with the not-so-creepy crawlies that rule our curious planet.

View the scavenger hunt below or download the PDF and start your search!

Haunt and Hunt Scavenger Hunt Page 1
Haunt and Hunt Scavenger Hunt Page 2