On Saturday, August 17, Exposition Park will host the USC Football Fall Showcase from 1:30 pm to 6:30pm. This event may impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding in the area. Please consider riding the Metro Expo Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

Shopping and Dining

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Shopping

At the Museum

Find the perfect souvenir or gift at our NHM Store. From dinosaurs to nature, t-shirts to books to toys, there are so many awesome finds. For specialty items shop in our onsite Dinosaur Store, Gems Store, and Special Exhibition Shop.

Online

Shop for amazing NHM and La Brea Tar Pits items right from your home. Shop online.

Where to Eat

NHM Grill

Enjoy a variety of made-to-order gourmet grilled sandwiches and burgers, fresh salads and wraps, made-from-scratch soups, pizza, kid-friendly favorites, vegetarian options, and a large variety of snacks. See menu. 

Bringing Your Own Food?

If you’re bringing your own food, we invite you to picnic under the trees on the grass in front of the museum, or on the picnic benches overlooking the Rose Garden adjacent to the museum.

Help Us Preserve Our Collections

We appreciate your help in preserving our collections and the museum. Please finish your purchases in the NHM Grill or if you brought food from home, please enjoy it outside. Food and beverages are not allowed inside any of the museum halls and exhibits.