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.

Educational Resources

From live student programs, to professional development opportunities, to learning resources, we're your second classroom!
 

Explore our wide range of educational resources available to teachers and families.  Be sure to check out our Students & Teachers Playlist on YouTube for even more!

Learning Resources

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Virtual School Programs

Bring your students to FREE live, interactive programs and museum presentations via Zoom!
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Fun For Kids

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Science of SpongeBob

Get ready to explore the underwater world of SpongeBob with videos, activities, and more!
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Educator Workshops

Our free educator workshops build connections between your classroom curriculum and our museums' collections and exhibitions.
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Did you know? Lions are the only big cats that live in groups.