Natural History Museum

We are open today from 9:30 am to 5 pm.

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Seasonal Pavilion

Butterfly Pavilion

Wonder takes flight at the Museum in this seasonal exhibition – now open!

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Summer Camp

Adventures in Nature Camps 2025

Give your child a summer of discovery at NHM! Kids in grades K to 5 explore dinosaurs, the natural world, and more through exciting hands-on camps.

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Grand Opening

NHM Commons

Our new wing is now open!

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What's On

Exhibitions, Events & More

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See T. REX 3D in the New Commons Theater

Don’t miss this captivating science adventure celebrating the greatest of all tyrants.

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Upcoming Exhibition

Fierce! The Story of Cats – Coming Soon!

Opening July 13, this all-new exhibition invites you into the wild and wonderful world of cats—past and present—through hands-on displays, stunning specimens, and immersive experiences. Tickets on sale meow!

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Live Performance

Ocean Encounters

Take the plunge with NHM's live puppet show. Ocean Encounters takes you under the sea and into the prehistoric past.

Wolves

Current Exhibition

Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan

Catch this moving exhibition examining the relationship between wild wolves and humans. Closing Soon: See it by June 22.

Highlights

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Plan Your Visit

Make the most of your museum visit with this essential information.

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Experience the Museum

Discover endless possibilities from exhibitions to events to activities and more.

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Explore unique and thought-provoking exhibitions that inspire curiosity and wonder.

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Dive into surprising stories that illuminate museum research, collections, and L.A culture.

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Honoring Juneteenth

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County will offer free admission to all visitors from 3–5 pm on Thursday, June 19. Free tickets will be available at any onsite museum ticketing desk.

Plan Your Visit

Stories

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Making Bird Names as Simple as ABC

First-of-its-kind Avian Lexicon Atlas maps how bird species get their names

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A Monster “Goblin” at the Feet of Dinosaurs

Meet the newly discovered giant, armored lizard named for the Hobbit’s goblin prince

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Amorous Alligator Lizards

We need your help studying their mating behavior.

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The first rule of Flight Club is that butterflies are beautiful little jerks.

Videos

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New Exhibit | The Ever-Changing Flow with Lauren Schoth

Watch Lauren Schoth discuss her diorama of the ecological evolution of the Los Angeles River.

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Wolves vs. California

Explore the history and future of Wolves in California, and ultimately two species' struggle to survive.

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NHM's Mammalogy Collection with NATGEO's Ronan Donovan & Dr. Xiaoming Wang

Explore our Mammalogy collection with the photographer behind "Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan."

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Dire Wolves: Still Extinct?

Watch a panel discussion exploring the mystery and known facts of dire wolves.

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In L.A.

NHM Online Presents L.A. on Wheels

Driven by Pride

KMike Parente, Randall Mitchell, & Rhoeby Gonzalez | Great Autos Car Club

At NHM there’s something for everyone!

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Gems & Minerals

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