BE ADVISED: On Saturday 9/28, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will host the USC vs. Wisconsin 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.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday-Sunday
9:30 AM-5:00 PM
Closed the first Tuesday of every month.
Also closed on Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

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Address

900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007

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Visit Info

Parking and Directions Tickets Free Hours and Admission

Admission

Advanced, online tickets are highly recommended to ensure entry into the Museum and for special ticketed experiences.

 

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Admission Members General Admission
Adults 		FREE $18
Seniors 		FREE $14
Students 		FREE $14
Child 		FREE $7
Children 2 and under 		FREE FREE
More To See Members General Admission
Dinosaur Encounters
Explore the show
FREE $6
Spider Pavilion
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FREE $10
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Please Respect Our Staff

We look forward to your visit. Please note, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County will not tolerate inappropriate behavior, including, but not limited to, yelling, violence, intimidation, threats, harassment, aggression, swearing, damage, abuse, or sexual harassment. Individuals who are aggressive toward staff or other visitors will be expelled from NHM and escorted off the property.

Construction Updates

Our South Entrance, which faces Exposition Park, is temporarily closed due to construction of our new wing, NHM Commons, opening November 2024. 

  • For those parking in NHM Car Park: Proceed to the green ticket booth at the east end of the parking lot. This entrance remains open.
  • For those parking in the Blue Lot or other areas around Exposition Park: Enter through our East Gate entrance, which is located across from the west end of the Rose Garden. ADA and stroller accessibility are available at this entrance.

Learn more about NHM Commons

Safety Measures and Guidelines

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County no longer requires masks worn at all times indoors and in our outdoor Butterfly Pavilion, regardless of vaccination status. In accordance with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, we still strongly recommend all visitors to continue wearing masks while indoors and ask that individual choices are respected. See the full safety guidelines.

About Exposition Park

Learn more bout Exposition Park and neighboring attractions.