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.

How To Look For Nature

Everyday is Earth Day when you know how to find nature where ever you are.

Join science communicator and museum educator Michelle Race for some great tips on how to find nature any day of the year. Once you know where to look and some important safety guidelines, head outside to start searching. Community science starts with finding wildlife where you live, so you'll never have to go far to find fascinating  plants and animals. Be sure to take a photo of your observation and upload it to the L.A. Nature Map on iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/l-a-nature-map