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.

Undead Warrior Hummingbirds: Aztec Symbols of Rebirth

Undead Warrior Hummingbirds: Aztec Symbols of Rebirth

Museum Educator, Daniel shares how hummingbirds have long been an important symbol of renewal to Central and South American cultures. By taking a closer look at NHMLA’s Anthropology collection, on display in the Visible Vault, we can understand the importance of these small birds.

Standards Alignment

CA-HSSCS: 7.7.1-5

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