Members
See it first and see it free
Members receive free timed tickets to the exhibition, and see it before the public during Member Preview Days. Your membership also includes free tickets to First Fridays, Bug Fair, Nature Fest, Dino Fest, Butterfly Pavilion, Spider Pavilion, free unlimited admission to our three museums, and so much more. Learn more about our perks for becoming a Member.
CURRENT MEMBERS: Reserve your tickets today
Member Events
Member Preview Days
See Tattoo before the public during Member Preview Days on Thursday, November 16, Friday, November 17, and Saturday, November 18, 2017.
VIP Opening Reception
Wednesday, November 15 | 7:30-10 pm
Be among the first to view Tattoo at the Opening Reception. Meet NHMLA‘s President and Director, Tattoo co-curators and many of the artists featured in the exhibition over complimentary cocktails and appetizers. Then, explore the exhibition and watch a live tattoo demonstration.
CURRENT FELLOWS: RSVP to the VIP Opening Reception
For members at the $2,000 Fellows level and above. To RSVP or to upgrade to the Fellows level and attend this exclusive event, call 213.763.3253 or email fellows@nhm.org.

Exhibit Highlights
Discover the vast legacy of tattoos from around the world to right here in Southern California.

Share Your Tattoo Story
Explore what body art means to our community. Tattoo isn't our story to tell, it's yours.
Share yours #tattooNHMLA

Tattoo Parlor
Watch tattoo artists from around L.A. working in the exhibition on the select days.