Los Angeles

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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Stories

L.A. Derby Dolls

Evil E | L.A. Derby Dolls

best_slug_photo snailblitz 2020 banana slug on the ground

Congratulations, Banana Slugs!

California finally has a state slug, just in time for Snail Search 2025

Wildfire Smoke in Bird Feathers

NHM researchers look at dirty feathers to understand the effects of wildfire smoke on birds

Solving a Juniper Seed Mystery at La Brea Tar Pits

How identifying a mysterious fossil seed reveals Ice Age climate change

Aerial view of buildings with hand-written names over the streets

Street Names of Los Angeles

You may ride, drive, bike, run and walk your L.A. streets, but do you know the history behind L.A. street names?

The panel 'White washing history' from L.A. History A Mexican Perspective

History, Uncensored

Uncovering a history of censorship that threatened two of L.A.'s most iconic murals

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Wild L.A. : Camp-Out at Silverwood Lake

Wild L.A. Field Trip: Old Zoo

Wild L.A. Field Trip: Cabrillo Beach

Wild L.A.: Introducción a las actividades de acampada en el NHM

El programa de Introducción a los Campamentos en el NHM es una noche llena de actividades de campamento, naturaleza y diversión, ¡todo ello en los jardines botánicos del museo! Damos la bienvenida a los que acampan por primera vez para que exploren los jardines en una caminata nocturna y conozcan a los científicos del museo que estudian murciélagos, bichos y otros animales salvajes, además de compartir historias de la naturaleza de Los Ángeles mientras se asan malvaviscos en la hoguera. Este programa es co-organizado con Socios Comunitarios de Self Help Graphics & Art, IMPACTO, yLatino Outdoors.

Wild LA: Introduction to Camping at NHM

The Camp Out at NHM is a night filled with camping activities, nature, and fun-- all hosted in the museum Nature Gardens! These first-time campers will explore the gardens on a night hike and meet museum scientists who study bats, bugs, and other wildlife. They will also share L.A. nature stories while we roast marshmallows over the campfire. Co-hosted with community partners.

News & Press

Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County President and Director Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga Recognized as 2022 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

New Exhibition Design is Part of a Master Plan Led by WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism

Trailblazing partnership will create hyperlocal food and beverage program at NHM, driven by the community’s cultural diversity and culinary traditions

Chef John Cleveland of Baldwin Hills’ Post & Beam will operate museum restaurant opening mid-March 2023 with a new casual dining concept

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.