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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.

Exhibition | NHM
Spiky, Hairy, Shiny: Insects of L.A.

Meet your tiny neighbors!

- | 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.

- | NHM
Wildfire

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

Exhibition | NHM
Nature Lab

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

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Members Q&A with Beth Werling

What do old movie prop dinosaurs and vintage cars have in common? You'll have to tune into this Members Q&A to find out!

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Animal Oddities with Dr. Greg Pauly

In Animal Oddities, Dr. Pauly will talk about NHMLAC's role as a global leader in community science, sharing details about the UNRC's efforts to create new ways to understand and connect to urban nature by inviting hundreds of community members to conduct biodiversity research that would not have been possible without their partnership.

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Members Appreciation Month: Animal Oddities with Dr. Greg Pauly

Dr. Pauly will talk about NHMLAC's role as a global leader in community science.

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Squirrel Survey Scavenger Hunt

Let's Look for Squirrels!

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News & Press

New Study by Scientists at La Brea Tar Pits Finds Extinction of Ice Age Mammals in Southern California Linked to Climate Change, Humans, and Fire

Diverse Fossils From Iconic Site Tell Story of how Saber-Toothed Cats, Dire Wolves, and Other Megafauna That Once Roamed the Los Angeles Basin Disappeared

Natural History Museum in Exposition Park to Host Boney Island Halloween Light Up Experience from September 28 through October 31

The Family-Friendly Attraction Will Take Over the Museum’s Nature Gardens and Allow Attendees to Experience Boney Island for the First Time Since 2019 



Tickets go on sale on August 24, with early access for Members on August 22 at nhm.org/boneyisland

NHMLAC Announces Summer and Fall Programming for the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits

Saber-toothed Summer, Summer Nights at the Tar Pits, Spider Pavilion, Dino Fest and more fill the calendar for the upcoming seasons

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY (NHMLAC) TO OFFER FREE ADMISSION TO LAUSD STUDENTS IF STRIKE COMMENCES

LAUSD Students and Chaperones can get Free On-Site Admission to both the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park and La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park

Neighborhood Grill by Post & Beam to Open March 17 at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) in Exposition Park

New restaurant will feature sustainably sourced, family-friendly fare from Chef John Cleveland of Baldwin Hills’ Post & Beam.

Casual eatery for Museum visitors is part of NHMLAC’s food & beverage program managed by South LA Cafe (SLAC) Hospitality.