L.A. on Wheels Day Program
L.A. on Wheels Day Program
Celebrate how Angelenos move at L.A. on Wheels Day—a one-day festival at NHM spotlighting the city’s vibrant mobility culture. Enjoy a car and bike show, skate demos, art activities, storytelling, and panel discussions from mobility justice advocates, builders, and more. Free with General Admission, this event brings together community, culture, and motion. With fun for all ages, it’s a wheely good time you won’t want to miss!
Ongoing Events
9:30 am–3 pm
| Car & Bike Show | Car Park & North Plaza Enjoy a car show with a wide-ranging collection of vehicles from every style and era, along with a unique collection of motorcycles and scooters spanning decades of design and innovation. |
| Exhibitors' Lane | Nature Gardens Path Explore an exciting lineup of local vendors and organizations celebrating everything on wheels—from bikes and boards to skates and scooters. |
| Art Activity | Across from the Pond Deck Participate in wheel-themed arts and crafts for all ages, hosted by Give Kids Art. |
| History & Material Culture | Lower Otis Booth Pavilion View artifacts from NHM’s History (Material Culture) collection and historic photos from the Seaver Center for Western History Research to learn how all kinds of vehicles have powered progress, shaped cultures, and brought people together throughout L.A.’s history. |
| Research & Collections | Grand Foyer View collection displays from NHM’s Mammalogy, Malacology, Crustacea, Vertebrate & Invertebrate Paleontology, Taxidermy, and Living Collections departments. |
Timed Events
| Skate Performances | Neighborhood Grill Patio Watch a game of “SKATE” and enjoy demonstrations by skateboarders and roller skaters as they show of their of style and skill.
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| Panel Discussions | Lower Otis Booth Pavilion Join thought-provoking panel talks featuring skateboarding legends, mobility justice advocates, and design visionaries sharing stories that move our city forward.
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| Storytime | Bird Viewing Platform Take a ride through fun and imagination during story time with the West Hollywood Library, Pickle the Drag Queen, and The Skateside as they reads books featuring wheeled wonders of every kind.
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| IMAGE-TBD | Film Screenings | Commons Theater Catch screenings that roll through history, style, and resistance—featuring stories from the worlds of roller derby, cycling, skateboarding, and beyond.
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