Experience NHM

The museum will be closed Thursday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen Friday, November 28.

THE NHM EXPERIENCE

Special Exhibitions

Experience the wonder of our newest exhibitions and experiences.

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Unearthed: Raw Beauty

See some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered.

Opening December 14, 2025

Fierce! The Story of Cats

Explore the diversity of cats in this exciting new and immersive exhibition.

Open now–February 18,2026

Spiders in black in green in concentric circles

Spider Pavilion

Walk among spiders and their magnificent webs in this unique, open-air experience.

Open now–November 30, 2025

pink frame around two gemsbucks with antlers

Reframing Dioramas: The Art of Preserving Wilderness

Experience new immersive installations exploring dioramas as a unique combination of art and science.

Open now–September 14, 2026

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Collective Knowledge from Our Changing World

Take a fresh look at NHM’s collections through the lens of photographer Craig Cutler.

L.A. Underwater

Explore the underwater realm of ancient Los Angeles when much of the L.A. area was submerged beneath the waves of the prehistoric Pacific Ocean.

Always on View

Explore permanent exhibits that offer something for visitors of all ages, from our iconic diorama and dinosaur halls to gems and native gardens.

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Dinosaur Hall

Dig into the enduring mysteries of these iconic animals and their ancient world with more than 300 fossils and 20 mounted skeletons on display.

Gem and Mineral Hall

Wander among more than 2,000 minerals, rocks, meteorites, and gems from across the globe.

A path with flowers and plants on either side, facing the 1913 building in the distance at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Nature Gardens

Explore a diversity of native plants and local wildlife in our botanical wonderland.

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Gnatalie the Green Dino

Visit our newest and biggest dinosaur, Gnatalie, the only green-colored fossil specimen on the planet.

African and North American Mammal Halls

Our famous dioramas provide dozens of windows into the hidden world of wildlife and their natural habitats.

Age of Mammals

Experience the era of mammals as they evolve through drastically changing climates and shifting continents, through interactive kiosks and hundreds of specimens.

Events, Films, & Theater Programs

We're more than dinosaurs and nature! We offer a range of events and programming year-round.

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T. REX 3D Film

In the Commons Theater, see T. REX 3D which animates the life of T. rex, including NHM’s own Thomas the T. rex, in this all-new family-friendly film.

Ocean Paradise in white and blue against a blue ocean background with turtles, fish, and coral

Ocean Paradise 3D Film

Journey to remote Pacific atolls in this stunning new short film that reveals the beauty, history, and fragility of some of the world’s most pristine marine ecosystems.

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Tiny Giants Film

Discover the hidden worlds beneath our feet in this family-friendly film that follows a brave chipmunk on a big adventure through a miniature wilderness.

Shark head, ammonite, and Desmostylian puppets against a blue and green background with Ocean Encouters in aqua and blue text

Ocean Encounters

Dive into a prehistoric undersea adventure with our brand new, live performance starring life-size sea creature puppets.

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Animals Alive!

Meet our furry, scaly, slimy, or leggy friends in this multi-media presentation.

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Cultural Treasures Market at NHM

Join us December 6 to celebrate the season with culture and community. Shop unique holiday gifts, and support South L.A. and Altadena small businesses!