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Nature

Exhibitions

Macrophotograph of Mantisfly, Genus Plega. Photo by Lisa Gonzalez.
Spiky, Hairy, Shiny: Insects of L.A.

Coming soon!

Learn more about Spiky, Hairy, Shiny: Insects of L.A.
The Woolsey Fire in Southern California seen from Malibu Canyon Road.
Wildfire

For many years, we've been adding fuel to the fire.

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Image of living wall with bench and succulents
Living Wall

Where stone meets soil.

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Girl looks at coyote display
Nature Lab

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

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NHMLA's Discovery Center
Discovery Center

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

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Events

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Sat

11

Apr

Join our educators for a story in the Nature Gardens

Story Time in the Gardens
Tours & Shows
  • 10:30 am

Connect with urban wildlife through a nature-themed story and activity in our Nature Gardens.

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Sun

12

Apr

Join our educators for a story in the Nature Gardens

Story Time in the Gardens
Tours & Shows
  • 10:30 am

Connect with urban wildlife through a nature-themed story and activity in our Nature Gardens.

Learn more

Sun

12

Apr

Join a Gardener to find out what we’re harvesting in our Edible Garden!

Harvest Tour
Tours & Shows
  • 1 pm

Join a Gardener to find out what we’re harvesting in our Edible Garden!

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Sat

18

Apr

Join our educators for a story in the Nature Gardens

Story Time in the Gardens
Tours & Shows
  • 10:30 am

Connect with urban wildlife through a nature-themed story and activity in our Nature Gardens.

Learn more

Sun

19

Apr

Join our educators for a story in the Nature Gardens

Story Time in the Gardens
Tours & Shows
  • 10:30 am

Connect with urban wildlife through a nature-themed story and activity in our Nature Gardens.

Learn more

Stories

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Summer Nights in the Garden evening photo of guests picnicking on lawn and listening to music
Summer Nights

Get outside this summer and enjoy the evening breeze, late sunset, and starry skies.

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In the field with Miguel Ordeñana detecting bats
Urban Nature Research Center
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Past Projects

While NHM is not currently working on these projects, they have influenced our current community science projects.

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Community Science

Community science (sometimes called citizen science) mobilizes volunteers to work alongside scientists to help answer questions about the world.

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L.A.’s Wild Side

Get out into nature, right here at NHM. Discover all of the species that call our great city their home and be amazed by their stories.

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