Free Hours and Admission

There are a lot of ways to see the Museum for free.

As your Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County we celebrate the diversity of our audiences and are committed to doing so with equity, accessibility, and inclusion in mind. We aim to serve our community and offer a variety of programs to see the Museum for free.

Free Museum Admission Daily For:

NHMLAC Members
L.A. County Residents M–F from 3–5 pm
California PreK–12 teachers with ID
California PreK–12 school staff with ID
Active or retired United States military with ID
CA EBT cardholders with ID
ADA caregivers actively working by accompanying a guest
USC Students and Faculty with ID
Children 2 and under

Please note that parking is not included with Museum Admission and additional tickets must be purchased to see special exhibitions, Butterfly and Spider Pavilion, 3D Theater, and other special ticketed experiences.

Free Museum Admission tickets are available at any museum ticketing desk by showing your teacher ID, military ID, USC ID or EBT card when you arrive. Free admission for veterans and active military, L.A. County residents (M–F, 3–5 pm) , and California teachers is now available to reserve online.

Reserve your tickets