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Exhibitions

Scanning Electron Microscope Lab

See how big discoveries can come from the tiniest things in the Gem and Mineral Hall.

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Exhibition | NHM

Spiky, Hairy, Shiny: Insects of L.A.

Meet your tiny neighbors!

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April 1 - October 10, 2021 | NHM

Rise Up L.A.: A Century of Votes for Women

While some women earned the right to vote in 1920, the fight was far from finished.

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The Woolsey Fire in Southern California seen from Malibu Canyon Road.

February 25 - August 5, 2019 | NHM

Wildfire

For many years, we've been adding fuel to the fire.

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Exhibition | NHM

Nature Lab

Live animals and hands-on interactives show you L.A.’s wild side.

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Events

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Fri

03

May

NHM

First Fridays 2024 - May

After-Hours AdultFamily

5 pm

First Fridays 2024: From Feelings to Pheromones
Join us this season as we explore the forces that shape the behaviors of life forms large and small. From reproduction and propagation in the natural world to the sex life of other species, we'll untangle the constructs of gender, feelings and pheromones. We’ll also explore some of the predicaments facing all species of life, including over- and under-population, and offer doable solutions that we can all participate in.

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Thu

20

Jun

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NHM

Summer Educator Conference: Planting Seeds, Growing Stewards

Educator Workshop Adult

8 am

Planting Seeds, Growing Stewards is an Educator Summer Conference presented by the California Native Plant Society and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

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Mon

01

Jul

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NHM

Adventures in Nature Day Camp: Nature Detectives

Day Camps Youth

12 am

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Tue

02

Jul

NHM

Adventures in Nature Day Camp: Nature Detectives

Day Camps Youth

12 am

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Wed

03

Jul

NHM

Adventures in Nature Day Camp: Nature Detectives

Day Camps Youth

12 am

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Stories

A New Skink in Town

How an iNaturalist observation of a non-native lizard could help protect Southern California’s native species—and its economy

PARTICIPA en el CITY NATURE CHALLENGE

26-29 de Abril

A Taste of Tradition

Joe Ter-Poghossian | Mignon Chocolate

La Brea Tar Pits National Natural Landmark

A Landmark Anniversary for La Brea Tar Pits

Mark the 60th anniversary of La Brea Tar Pits' designation as a National Natural Landmark with some vintage photography.

From Butterflies With Love

A behind-the-scenes look reveals how the butterflies in our Pavilion help protect their native habitats

Choco Talk-o with Sad Girl Creamery

SueEllen Mancini | Sad Girl Creamery

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Posters of Positivity

Watch artist Michael Alvarez share his lesson on Posters of Positivity and create your own poster - inspired by Rise Up L.A.: A Century of Votes for Women!

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When Women Vote: A Zócalo/NHMLAC Event Series

One hundred years after the passage of the 19th Amendment, Zócalo and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County present When Women Vote, a three-event series that begins with “How Have Women’s Protests Changed History?”

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Seaver Center for Western History Research

The Seaver Center for Western History Research houses books, photographs, newspapers, and other "2-D" objects in the museum's history collection.

Extended Specimen Lecture Series Videos

NHM Virtual Field Trip

News & Press

Natural History Museum Issues Statement on the Passing of P-22, Los Angeles’ Famous Mountain Lion

NHMLAC is committed to honoring and sharing the iconic animal’s legacy to inspire Angelenos to continue to protect L.A.’s wildlife and ecosystems.

The West Coast premiere pop-up installation of Cameron’s co-designed and co-engineered submersible celebrates the 10th anniversary of his record-breaking dive to the bottom of the ocean and underscores NHM’s world-class marine collection.

Research by a team of lizard scientists calls for increased efforts across Greater Los Angeles to conserve the iconic lizard species, native to southern and central California and northern Baja California