The museum will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 for New Year's Day. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2.

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Science of SpongeBob: Ask the Experts!

Celebrate 25 years of SpongeBob with some sea-worthy science!

Adam Wall in the Age of Mammals for Science of SpongeBob

The world has had 25 years of underwater adventures with SpongeBob, Patrick, and all the critters that make Bikini Bottom special. Join scientists from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County as they tackle burning questions about all things ocean!