In accordance with the L.A. City Municipal Code Ordinance mandate, beginning November 4, all eligible patrons are required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test performed within 72 hours. Visitors 18+ must also show a valid photo ID. View our COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for more information.  On October 23 the museum will be closing early at 2 pm.

Shopping and Dining

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Shopping

At the Museum

The NHM Store and the store in the Butterfly Pavilion will be open for all visitors to shop for NHM, nature and butterfly-themed gifts and souvenirs. Safety, cleanliness and community health are our utmost priorities as we welcome people back. We are taking all of the necessary precautions in our stores to protect the safety of our guests, including increased cleanliness, metering guest access, plexiglass shields, and reminders for social distancing.

Can’t make it to the museum? Visit shop.nhm.org to find your favorite NHM items right from your own home. Member discounts apply.

Where to Eat

NHM Grill

The NHM Grill will be serving a limited assortment of grab n’ go food items and beverages available for purchase. Safety and cleanliness are our utmost priorities. We are taking all of the necessary precautions to encourage the safety of our guests, including increased cleanliness, physical distancing reminders, plexiglass shields, and limited outdoor patio seating that allows for physical distancing.

NHM’s water fountains and water bottle filling stations are currently closed. We encourage you to bring an environmentally-friendly water bottle from home. Boxed water will be available for purchase in the Butterfly Pavilion pop-up store during public hours.