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.

NHM BioBlitz at Liberty Canyon

An introduction to a wild crossing

Meet our Community Science Team as they spend the day at Liberty Canyon, the site of what will be the biggest wildlife crossing in the world, connecting the Santa Monica mountains to the Simi Hills.

City Nature Challenge
2026 City Nature Challenge

Share your observations of wild plants and animals in the City Nature Challenge!

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