Stories

Welcome to Stories, a place to explore—and be inspired by—the wonder of our natural and cultural worlds.

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Celebrating Black Communities

Recognizing the heritage and history of the Black community in L.A., past and present.

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Kindness in Every Bite

Jeffrey & Robbie Jacobs | Uncle Eddie's Vegan Cookies

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Rectangular stone with Maya glyph depicting a man holding a cacao plant. Campeche, Mexico. AD 600-900.

A Virtual Chocolate-y Tour of the Collections

Explore the collections of the Natural History Museum through the lens of chocolate!

Year of the Dragon

Celebrate the 2024 Lunar New Year, Year of the Dragon, with highlights from the collection

Blue-grey gnatcatcher on Laurel Sumac from the Irwindale burn area

Nature in L.A.

Ash and Green Shoots

Wildfires can leave scars on our psyches and the landscape. Community Science Program Manager Sam Tayag discusses finding solace in witnessing nature’s recovery.

Storm Creatures

Learn, in this video, about the unexpected animals that may be arriving during El Niño.

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Science and Sparkle Behind the Scenes

Watch experts talk about the dazzling array of magnificent gemstones featured in our new exhibition, 100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World.

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Community, Connection and Inspiration
2023 in Review

This past year, NHMLAC created opportunities all around us and engaged with people like never before.

The Jonker Diamond: A Giant Gem of Many Facets

Explore the human and natural history of the Jonker I Diamond

Research and Collections

The Ancient Odyssey of Crabs

An international team of scientists including NHM researchers chart crabs' sideways path from the ocean to dry land—a journey they've made at least 17 times since the Triassic.

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