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.

Science of SpongeBob: Environment/Ecosystem

What's the ocean actually like?

SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea, but what’s the ocean actually like? Check out this video to learn all about ocean habitats and how sea creatures thrive in their ecosystem!