BE ADVISED: On Friday, May 15, the North American Mammal Hall and African Mammal Hall on Level 1 will be closed in preparation for Bug Fair. The North American Mammal Hall on Level 2 will remain open.

BE ADVISED: On Thursday, May 14, USC Commencement ceremonies at the LA Memorial Coliseum will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding around the Natural History Museum. Please plan your visit accordingly, and consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

L.A. Bird Walk: Juniper Hills and Big Rock Creek

Reconnect your ears to nature.

Birders know you look with your ears.

When you know what to listen for, the desert is alive with birds. With NHM's Ornithology Collections Manager Kimball Garrett as your guide, you won't miss a tweet. You'll encounter an amazing array of avian life on this relaxing walk through Juniper Hills and Big Rock Creek. It's a great way to reconnect to nature without leaving your home.