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Exhibitions

Nature Lab

Live animals and hands-on interactives show you L.A.’s wild side.

Discovery Center

Dig for dinosaurs, wonder at live insects, and organize your own diorama.

Butterfly Pavilion

Watch butterflies take flight around you in this seasonal exhibition.

Spider Pavilion

Walk among spiders and their magnificent webs in this unique, open-air experience.

Sat

27

Jul

Nature Gardens Exploration

Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 11 am

Enjoy NHM’s one-of-a-kind Nature Gardens while learning more about urban wildlife. A Museum Educator is available for one hour to guide you through a Nature Garden Exploration such as birding, bug netting, nature journaling and more!

Sat

27

Jul

Meet a Live Animal

Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 3 pm

Get up close and personal with the Museum's resident animals! Hear amazing stories about critters that are often misunderstood or overlooked.

Sun

28

Jul

Nature Gardens Exploration

Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 11 am

Enjoy NHM’s one-of-a-kind Nature Gardens while learning more about urban wildlife. A Museum Educator is available for one hour to guide you through a Nature Garden Exploration such as birding, bug netting, nature journaling and more!

Sun

28

Jul

Meet a Live Animal

Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 3 pm

Get up close and personal with the Museum's resident animals! Hear amazing stories about critters that are often misunderstood or overlooked.

Mon

29

Jul

Meet a Live Animal

Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 3 pm

Get up close and personal with the Museum's resident animals! Hear amazing stories about critters that are often misunderstood or overlooked.

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SnailBlitz 2024

Ready to snail it again for science?! SnailBlitz is back for its ninth annual bioblitz!

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Bug Hotels

Create your own bug hotel for your garden and see who comes to visit!

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Hotel Para Insectos

¡Crea su propio hotel para insectos para su jardín y mira quién viene a visitar!

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Carreras de Orugas

Crea su propia oruga. ¡Después, compite contra su familia o amigos en una carrera de orugas!

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