We are open today from 9:30 am to 5 pm.

BE ADVISED: On Saturday, September 12, the LA Memorial Coliseum will host the USC vs. Louisiana football game. Kickoff is at 8:00pm. This event will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding in the area due to street closures. Please consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

Our Expert on Birds

Dr. Allison Shultz, Assistant Curator of Ornithology, comments on an alarming study.

Dr. Allison Shultz, NHM’s new Assistant Curator of Ornithology, comments on an alarming new study showing North America has lost 3 billion birds.

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Our Bird Curator's New Perch
Meet Dr. Allison Shultz, the museum’s new Assistant Curator of Ornithology.
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