BE ADVISED: On Sunday, December 3, CicLAvia South LA will take place from 9 am-3 pm and Martin Luther King Jr Blvd will be closed to motorists. Traffic around the Museum may be impacted. Please plan your visit accordingly. If you are heading North on the 110 freeway, take exit 20B for Exposition Blvd to access the Museum. Taking public transportation to the Museum is also very easy and convenient via Metro's Expo Line. For more information, contact us at info@nhm.org or 213.763.DINO.

Discovering Gold: Exploring the California Gold Rush

How did the discovery of gold change the state of California?

educator stands in front of exhibit case with gold pan and pick axe

Discovering Gold: Exploring the California Gold Rush

How did the discovery of gold change the state of California? Join Museum Educator Effie in the Gem and Mineral Hall and Becoming Los Angeles Exhibition, as she explains how this momentous discovery impacted the people and history of our state!

Standards Alignment

California HSS Standards: 3.2.4, 3.3.1-3, 3.5.1, 4.2.3, 4.3.3, 4.4.2