Exhibitions at the Natural History Museum

BE ADVISED: On Friday, May 15, the North American Mammal Hall and African Mammal Hall on Level 1 will be closed in preparation for Bug Fair. The North American Mammal Hall on Level 2 will remain open.

BE ADVISED: On Thursday, May 14, USC Commencement ceremonies at the LA Memorial Coliseum will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding around the Natural History Museum. Please plan your visit accordingly, and consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

Sub-adult, juvenile, and baby T. rex skeletons on display with skylights above

Our Exhibitions

Telling stories about L.A. and the world.

Explore your world past and present. Encounter dinosaurs, get up close to nature, discover L.A. and so much more!

Experience the wonder of our newest exhibitions and experiences.

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Two black and white orcas swimming in a green, blue, and purple field of color

Special Exhibition

Orcas: Our Shared Future

Closeup of two mineral halves, with purple, green, and blue sparkling crystal squares

Special Exhibition

Unearthed: Raw Beauty

pink frame around two gemsbucks with antlers

Special Exhibition

Reframing Dioramas: The Art of Preserving Wilderness

Horizontal bronze-colored figure facing down, against a green background

Special Exhibition

Collective Knowledge from Our Changing World

Black and white image of spiky stems shooting upwards

Special Exhibition

Scanning Electron Microscope Lab

Explore permanent exhibits that offer something for visitors of all ages, from hands-on activities and behind-the-scenes views to dinosaurs and gems and native gardens.

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