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Nature

Exhibitions

The Woolsey Fire in Southern California seen from Malibu Canyon Road.

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

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Where stone meets soil.

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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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Butterfly Pavilion

Watch butterflies take flight around you in this seasonal exhibition.

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Stories

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Fishes Across America: Into the Midwest

Look out! Killifish coming through

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Fishes Across America: Next Stop? Lake Tahoe, California

Explore the biodiversity of freshwater fishes across the U.S.

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Fishes Across America: Shoshone, California

Hit the road from your home and dive into the biodiversity of freshwater fishes across the U.S.

Kayce Bell in Panama

Safer with Science

Scientific expertise lays a path through uncertainty

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Nature Hunt

Get ready to explore your neighborhood!

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My Virtual Museum Home

Put on your Nature Eyes and #MuseumFromHome in an all-new way with Animal Crossing

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Clasificando insectos

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Insects specimens pinned in white boxes

Classifying Insects

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Collect And Observe Bugs At Home

Learn about simple ways to collect and observe bugs with materials you have at home.

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Celebrate Nature in L.A.

Celebrate Nature in L.A.

Online programming celebrating L.A. Nature Fest is now available!

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DIY Bird Feeder

DIY Bird Feeder: Attract birds to your garden by building your own bird feeder.

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