Mission San Gabriel
Becoming San Gabriel
In 1785, a Gabrieleno-Tongva woman named Toypurina led a revolt against the Spanish colonizers at Mission San Gabriel, cementing her legacy as a symbol of Indigenous resistance and fortitude.
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Goth Couture
A behind-the-scenes look at preparing Wednesday Addams' dress for display in NHM's Becoming Los Angeles exhibition.
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Giant Robot and the Aesthetics of Fun
Eric Nakamura | Giant Robot
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Rosanna and Ofelia Esparza pictured amongst the dolls they have made and collected
The Fabric of Memory 
Ofelia Esparza and Rosanna Esparza Ahrens | Tonalli Studio
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Man with Barbies
Designing for the Dreamhouse
Carlyle Nuera | Lead Designer, Barbie Signature
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Illustration of rabbit
Year of the Rabbit
Celebrate the 2023 Lunar New Year with highlights from the collection
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An opaque white and transparent mineral with many spiky outgrowths.
Research and Collections
The Secret Power of Zeolite
Our Curator of Mineral Sciences, Aaron Celestian, talks about why this mineral blows his mind!
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Research and Collections
Year of the Tiger
Celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year with highlights from the collection
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Painting of 4 coyotes on game show
Holding Hands Across Time
Celebrating the Art of L. Frank
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