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Tickets for the Butterfly Pavilion are SOLD OUT for the season. We look forward to welcoming the butterflies back in March 2027. Tickets for the Spider Pavilion (9/20-12/6) go on sale soon. Become a Member to attend special preview days to our seasonal pavilions for free!

Guided Experiences

We have a range of daily programs to experience. See our latest offerings below and join us during your next visit to NHM.

Leslie Gordon holding a tan and brown patterned snake

MEET A LIVE ANIMAL
Meet and greet some of our resident live animals, from snakes to tortoises to bugs.

Daily, 3 pm–approx. 3:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission

Children with magnifying glasses looking at flowers

NATURE GARDENS EXPLORATION
Drop by the Nature Gardens to explore L.A. wildlife with a Museum Educator.

Weekends, 11 am–12 pm
Free with Museum Admission

Green, yellow, and orange shapes on black background

SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE DEMO
Learn how we use this important tool in discoveries about our natural world.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11–11:30 am
Free with Museum Admission

Closeup of dinosaur puppet heads facing each other

DINOSAUR ENCOUNTERS
Catch our engaging and fun live performance featuring NHM's life-size dinosaur puppets.

Thursday–Saturday, 15-min performance
Additional ticket required/Free for Members

Dinosaur puppet with visitors

Join our daily programs on your next group visit.

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