BE ADVISED: On Saturday 10/12, the Los Angeles Coliseum will host the USC vs. Penn State football game. Kickoff is at 12:30pm. This event will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding in the area due to street closures. Please consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

Learning Resources

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Photo Gallery | All Grades

Habitats of North America

In this Photo Gallery, explore the varied habitats of North America through our classic dioramas!

Man sitting on patio with text "there's so many bugs to see"

Video | GR 2-5 | PK-GR 1

So Many Bugs to See!

Celebrate the wonder of bugs with The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s very own bug band, the Luv Bugzzz, and their song “So Many Bugs to See”.

Photo of microfossils being sorted in the Tar Pits micro lab

Activity | GR 2-5 | GR 6-12

Build Your Own Simulated Matrix Sifter!

In this activity, students will be challenged to engineer their own simulated matrix sifter to practice their microfossil sifting skills!

Laura's nature memory map of a "lizard invasion" in a backyard

Activity | All Grades

Nature Memory Mapping

White text on orange background reading: Oil Underfoot - Exploring the geology of the Tar Pits

Video | GR 6-12

Oil Underfoot: Exploring the Geology of the Tar Pits

Why do we find so many fossils here?

White text on orange background that reads: Education Workshop - Urban Paleontology - La Brea Tar Pits

Video | GR 2-5 | GR 6-12

Educator Workshop: Urban Paleontology

Mammoth and Mastodons hero image

Video | All Grades

Mammoth Behavior

What do we know about mammoth behavior? How can we learn more?

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Design a Mural Inspired by Barbara Carrasco

Explore your Los Angeles through art and history

Our Live Animal Care Staff are holding a rosy boa in a school group presentation

Video | GR 2-5 | PK-GR 1

Animal Meet & Greet: Fears and Phobias, Pt. 2

What makes us afraid of some animals?

Pink toed tarantula

Video

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

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