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The museum will be closed Thursday, January 1 for New Year's Day. We will reopen Friday, January 2.
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NHMLAC
Natural History Museums of LA County
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Natural History Museum
Tar Pits
La Brea Tar Pits
The museum will be closed Thursday, January 1 for New Year's Day. We will reopen Friday, January 2.
Science of Slime Activity: Cephalopods
Learn more about these aquatic mollusks that include clams and squids like Squidward!
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