BE ADVISED: The NHM Car Park will be closed on Friday, April 3 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. For questions or directions, please call 213.763.3466 or email info@nhm.org.

Animal Meet & Greet: Whiskers and Hairs, Pt. 1

Why do invertebrates need hairs? Meet some of our live animals and find out!

Ever seen a tarantula's fuzzy foot? Why do invertebrates need hairs? In this live museum presentation, you'll hear from Forest Urban, Manager of Invertebrate Living Collections, and learn all about some amazing adaptations of invertebrates!

about our animal meet & greets

Did you know that we have a team of live animal keepers on site 365 days a year? In this weekly webinar program, learn more about our Live Animal Program and meet some of our animal ambassadors! Your students will get up close and personal with a live animal during this live, virtual presentation. Recommended for Grades Pre-K - 5. Register your class for future live programs here.