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.

First Fridays AMPLIFIED – Sound and Nature

A discussion with Dr. Yewande Pearse and Jeff Rice. How can studying and recording natural sounds benefit humans and help in wildlife conservation? What does the sounds around us mean in regards to our environment? What does nature sound like in the city? What did dinosaurs sound like?

Learn more about First Fridays 2025: AMPLIFIED.