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.

#MuseumLikeMe: Spider Moves

Get up off your abdomen for some arachnid inspired moves! Let Christopher from NHM's Performing Arts Group lead you through some exercises for all  eight of your legs. You'll learn to spin your web like an orb weaver, surprise your prey like a trap door spider, rear up like a tarantula and get your body moving like a spider!