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.

Families

Connect with your family and friends as you explore the museum!

We offer a range of programs and activities that will spark the curiosity of family members of all ages.

Browse our suggested programming below, or view our calendar to see all of our upcoming events. 

Rough sorting during marine field trip

L.A. Urban Ocean Expedition

NHM is leading a two-week expedition to the urban ocean waters of the Los Angeles region to dramatically improve our knowledge of Southern California marine biodiversity.

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Upcoming Events

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Sat

17

Aug

Join our educators for a story in the Nature Gardens

Story Time in the Gardens

Tours & Shows
  • 10 am

Connect with urban wildlife through a nature-themed story and activity in our Nature Gardens.

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Sat

17

Aug

Young children using nets to capture bugs in the NHM Nature Gardens

Nature Gardens Exploration: Bug Netting

Special Program
  • 11 am

Drop in to the Nature Gardens to catch and release some of the insects that call L.A. home.

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Sat

17

Aug

Dinosaur Encounters Show Triceratops Puppet

Dinosaur Encounters

Live Theater Show
  • 11:30 am
  • 1:30 pm
  • 2:30 pm

Fun, educational, and interactive, Dinosaur Encounters features NHM's life-size dinosaur puppets.

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