Stories

Welcome to Stories, a place to explore—and be inspired by—the wonder of our natural and cultural worlds.

A New Eatery at NHM

Introducing the Neighborhood Grill by Post & Beam

Geek Out in an Ice Age Daydream

Tar AR brings Ice Age animals back to L.A.

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.

Designing for the Dreamhouse

Carlyle Nuera | Lead Designer, Barbie Signature

Snails, Camera, Action!

SnailBlitz slimes forward until March 31. For the first time, the public will vote on the winning images from April 1–7!

Year of the Rabbit

Celebrate the 2023 Lunar New Year with highlights from the collection

Small Wonders

NHM’s new Scanning Electron Microscope Lab connects guests with big science and tiny specimens.

Weaving a Shared Culture

Two Pacific Islander artists at NHM combine a traditional craft with contemporary weaving and design

Aaron Celestian Gem and Mineral Hall portrait

Naturalist

Aaron Celestian Saves the Planet

No big deal, but our Curator of Mineral Sciences has a few Earth-shattering ideas—how to cure disease, protect the environment, and find extraterrestrial life.