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.

Our Pollinator Meadow
Springs into Bloom

Take a Virtual Tour of Our Nature Gardens

The native plants in our meadow are just about ready for peak bloom, and they’re already taking visitors: lots of pollinating insects. Keep an eye out for more virtual tours and for the plants and pollinators getting busy near you this spring.

Visit our L.A. Nature Map project here!

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Nature Gardens Rain Catchers
Angelenos have been switching out lawns for alternative turf, and visiting NHM to soak up conservation tips for their gardens and neighborhoods.
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