Mission San Gabriel

Becoming San Gabriel

In 1785, a Gabrieleno-Tongva woman named Toypurina led a revolt against the Spanish colonizers at Mission San Gabriel, cementing her legacy as a symbol of Indigenous resistance and fortitude.
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Goth Couture

A behind-the-scenes look at preparing Wednesday Addams' dress for display in NHM's Becoming Los Angeles exhibition.
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Giant Robot and the Aesthetics of Fun

Eric Nakamura | Giant Robot
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A Museum Educator holding a tape measure around a tree's circumference

How Old Is Your Oak?

A How-to by NHMLAC
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Ponding!

A How-to by NHMLAC
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Reasons to Start Your Own Vegetable Garden With Florence Nishida

Join gardening guru and living L.A. legend Florence Nishida to learn why you, yes YOU, should be growing vegetables.
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Rosanna and Ofelia Esparza pictured amongst the dolls they have made and collected

The Fabric of Memory 

Ofelia Esparza and Rosanna Esparza Ahrens | Tonalli Studio
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Geek Out in an Ice Age Daydream

Tar AR brings Ice Age animals back to L.A.
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Designing for the Dreamhouse

Carlyle Nuera | Lead Designer, Barbie Signature
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Snails, Camera, Action!

SnailBlitz slimes forward until March 31. For the first time, the public will vote on the winning images from April 1–7!
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