Our museums will be closed until further notice to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Our first priority is the well-being and safety of our guests, staff and volunteers. Stay up to date with NHMLAC's response to COVID-19.​​​ Nuestros museos estarán cerrados hasta nuevo aviso para minimizar la propagación del COVID-19. Ve la respuesta de NHMLAC ante el coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Our Volunteers Make a Difference

Our Volunteer Program is temporarily on hiatus. New applications will be kept on file, and all applicants will be contacted about becoming a Museum volunteer when the program returns to normal operations.

Volunteer at Our Museums!

Volunteers are an integral part of NHMLAC. They help us inspire wonder and discovery for thousands of visitors every year at our three museums. Whether engaging with guests in the exhibits or supporting museum collections—join our team!

This is your chance to join a team of enthusiastic lifelong learners from every walk of life, to share your passion for knowledge, to contribute to something bigger than yourself, and to have fun doing it. Join one of our museum volunteer teams today!

Volunteer with children in Nature Gardens
The best part of being a volunteer is inspiring the pursuit of knowledge.

-NHM Volunteer

Please note: our Volunteer Program is temporarily on hiatus. New applications will be kept on file, and all applicants will be contacted about becoming a museum volunteer when the program returns to normal operations.

Get involved today! Here's how you get started

  • Submit an application for the museum of your choice (must be 16 years or older to apply)
  • Attend volunteer orientation and complete background check
  • Commit to a weekly shift that fits within your schedule
  • Start working with our guests and collections

Apply now!

 

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