High-Flying Scientists

Nearly a century ago, Hildegarde Howard, an accomplished avian paleontologist, began her career at the museums. She ultimately reached one of the most elevated perches—Curator of Science. 
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Research That Rocks

Our breathtaking backyard state park
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Off to Anacapa!

Our Anthropology Curator heads to the Channel Islands on an unprecedented underwater archaeology expedition to find evidence of the first people to set foot on these shores

Year of the Tiger

Celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year with highlights from the collection

Here, Kitty, Kitty

It's been ice ages! Get reacquainted with your friendly neighborhood apex predator
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Beyond Gender: Indigenous Perspectives, Muxe

A limited series on some of the world's third gender Indigenous people

A History of Hydrocarbons

Explore how 20 million years of geology fueled car culture in L. A.

P-22 Show Interviews Miguel Ordeñana

Miguel Ordeñana joins the P-22 Presents Show to chat about animals all over L.A.

From Giant Ground Sloths to Tiny Poops

Global tar pits reveal past ecosystems