BE ADVISED: On Thursday, October 17 our museums will participate in a brief earthquake drill. Guests will hear an overhead announcement, but are not required to participate, nor will the building be evacuated. Please plan your visit accordingly or contact us at info@nhm.org or 213.763.DINO if you have any questions or would like to reschedule your visit.

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Nature

Exhibitions

Earth Day 2024 art
Earth Day
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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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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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Children standing around the Paleo Play Zone, a counter with imitation sand and fossils, with mounted taxidermy up high on the wall in the background
Discovery Center

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

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Events

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Tue

15

Oct

Tortoise walking on the floor with sitting children's legs and feet in the background

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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Wed

16

Oct

Tortoise walking on the floor with sitting children's legs and feet in the background

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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Thu

17

Oct

Tortoise walking on the floor with sitting children's legs and feet in the background

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.

Learn more

Fri

18

Oct

Tortoise walking on the floor with sitting children's legs and feet in the background

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.

Learn more

Sat

19

Oct

Visitors looking up, holding binoculars to their eyes

Nature Gardens Exploration
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 11 am

Enjoy NHM’s one-of-a-kind Nature Gardens while learning more about urban wildlife. Visitors of all ages are welcome to stop by anytime during the hour and stay as long or short as you’d like!

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Stories

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Lotería de la Naturaleza

Lotería de la Naturaleza: Intenta encontrar la mayor cantidad de elementos en la naturaleza que figuran en el tablero de juego para ganar Lotería.

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Nature Loteria

Nature Loteria: Try to find as many items in nature that are listed on the game board to win Loteria.

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Jardín de Hierbas en Cáscaras de Huevo

Jardín de Hierbas en Cáscaras de Huevo: Convierta las cáscaras de huevo en un pequeño jardín de hierbas dentro de su casa.

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Eggshell Herb Garden

Eggshell Herb Garden: Turn empty eggshells into a mini indoor herb garden.

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Summer Nights at Home

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

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