Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
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Inspiring wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds. Open 9:30am - 5pm daily, closed the first Tuesday of every month.
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This Saturday and Sunday at 10:30am, join Museum Educators for special storytime in the "Fierce! The Story of Cats" exhibition!
📍 Located in the "Fierce!" Classroom at the end of the exhibition's first hall, just beyond the “An Experienced Hunter” wall
📍 Located in the "Fierce!" Classroom at the end of the exhibition's first hall, just beyond the “An Experienced Hunter” wall
November 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
This Saturday and Sunday at 10:30am, join Museum Educators for special storytime in the "Fierce! The Story of Cats" exhibition!
📍 Located in the "Fierce!" Classroom at the end of the exhibition's first hall, just beyond the “An Experienced Hunter” wall
📍 Located in the "Fierce!" Classroom at the end of the exhibition's first hall, just beyond the “An Experienced Hunter” wall
Wednesday, November 19, @kcrw.com, @focusfeatures.bsky.social, and #NHMLA invite you to an advance screening of “Hamnet” at NHM Commons, followed by a discussion with Director Chloé Zhao and special guests, moderated by KCRW's Elvis Mitchell.
🌿 Space is limited—RSVP today: bit.ly/kcrw-hamnet
🌿 Space is limited—RSVP today: bit.ly/kcrw-hamnet
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Wednesday, November 19, @kcrw.com, @focusfeatures.bsky.social, and #NHMLA invite you to an advance screening of “Hamnet” at NHM Commons, followed by a discussion with Director Chloé Zhao and special guests, moderated by KCRW's Elvis Mitchell.
🌿 Space is limited—RSVP today: bit.ly/kcrw-hamnet
🌿 Space is limited—RSVP today: bit.ly/kcrw-hamnet
Did you know 1 in 4 people in L.A. County experiences food insecurity? Beginning November 14, help make a difference this season by donating to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank during your next visit to #NHMLA or @tarpits.org.
For food assistance, suggested items, and more, visit lafoodbank.org.
For food assistance, suggested items, and more, visit lafoodbank.org.
November 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Did you know 1 in 4 people in L.A. County experiences food insecurity? Beginning November 14, help make a difference this season by donating to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank during your next visit to #NHMLA or @tarpits.org.
For food assistance, suggested items, and more, visit lafoodbank.org.
For food assistance, suggested items, and more, visit lafoodbank.org.
As Senator Works left the platform, a jet of water shot up 30 feet.
The museum’s history, science, and art collection gradually outgrew the capacity of the 1913 Building, and the original structure was expanded.
The museum’s history, science, and art collection gradually outgrew the capacity of the 1913 Building, and the original structure was expanded.
November 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM
As Senator Works left the platform, a jet of water shot up 30 feet.
The museum’s history, science, and art collection gradually outgrew the capacity of the 1913 Building, and the original structure was expanded.
The museum’s history, science, and art collection gradually outgrew the capacity of the 1913 Building, and the original structure was expanded.
On this day, 112 years ago, Exposition Park and the new museum—then called the Los Angeles County Museum of History, Science, and Art—officially opened to the public. A two-week civic celebration ensued, dovetailing with the opening of the Owens River Aqueduct.
November 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM
On this day, 112 years ago, Exposition Park and the new museum—then called the Los Angeles County Museum of History, Science, and Art—officially opened to the public. A two-week civic celebration ensued, dovetailing with the opening of the Owens River Aqueduct.
🕶️ Ready to go retro? Saturday, November 22, join Retro Pop Culture Humorist Charles Phoenix for his spirited “Southern California in the 50s & 60s” slideshow at our #LAonWheels Festival and celebrate mid-century SoCal pop culture!
Save your spot: go.nhm.org/charles-phoe...
Save your spot: go.nhm.org/charles-phoe...
November 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
🕶️ Ready to go retro? Saturday, November 22, join Retro Pop Culture Humorist Charles Phoenix for his spirited “Southern California in the 50s & 60s” slideshow at our #LAonWheels Festival and celebrate mid-century SoCal pop culture!
Save your spot: go.nhm.org/charles-phoe...
Save your spot: go.nhm.org/charles-phoe...
👀 Catch what's creeping in #NHMLA's Entomology collection!
Join resident Assistant Curator of Entomology, Rodrigo Ruedas, as he shares all about his favorite arachnids!
Join resident Assistant Curator of Entomology, Rodrigo Ruedas, as he shares all about his favorite arachnids!
November 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
👀 Catch what's creeping in #NHMLA's Entomology collection!
Join resident Assistant Curator of Entomology, Rodrigo Ruedas, as he shares all about his favorite arachnids!
Join resident Assistant Curator of Entomology, Rodrigo Ruedas, as he shares all about his favorite arachnids!
🕷️ Creep your way into NHMLA's Spider Pavilion!
Explore and discover multiple arachnid species this spooky season!
Don't miss out on this seasonal exhibit now open until November 30.
Explore and discover multiple arachnid species this spooky season!
Don't miss out on this seasonal exhibit now open until November 30.
November 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
🕷️ Creep your way into NHMLA's Spider Pavilion!
Explore and discover multiple arachnid species this spooky season!
Don't miss out on this seasonal exhibit now open until November 30.
Explore and discover multiple arachnid species this spooky season!
Don't miss out on this seasonal exhibit now open until November 30.
Making history year after year. Congratulations to the #Dodgers, our dino-mite back-to-back World Series Champions!
📷 Original photos from the NHMLA Archives, circa 2002
📷 Original photos from the NHMLA Archives, circa 2002
November 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Making history year after year. Congratulations to the #Dodgers, our dino-mite back-to-back World Series Champions!
📷 Original photos from the NHMLA Archives, circa 2002
📷 Original photos from the NHMLA Archives, circa 2002
👀🐈⬛ Have you spotted any black cats lately?
These particular felines are stigmatized to be omens of misfortune, but in some cultures black cats are considered to be symbols of good luck and prosperity!
Learn more about our feline friends at Fierce! The Story of Cats now on view at #NHMLA.
These particular felines are stigmatized to be omens of misfortune, but in some cultures black cats are considered to be symbols of good luck and prosperity!
Learn more about our feline friends at Fierce! The Story of Cats now on view at #NHMLA.
October 31, 2025 at 8:20 PM
👀🐈⬛ Have you spotted any black cats lately?
These particular felines are stigmatized to be omens of misfortune, but in some cultures black cats are considered to be symbols of good luck and prosperity!
Learn more about our feline friends at Fierce! The Story of Cats now on view at #NHMLA.
These particular felines are stigmatized to be omens of misfortune, but in some cultures black cats are considered to be symbols of good luck and prosperity!
Learn more about our feline friends at Fierce! The Story of Cats now on view at #NHMLA.
🐾 Happy P-22 Day!
From the Hollywood Hills to the hearts of Angelenos, join us in celebratrating P-22's legacy and learn more about how his journey inspired the city to care about wildlife crossings, urban conservation, and the wild neighbors who share our home.
From the Hollywood Hills to the hearts of Angelenos, join us in celebratrating P-22's legacy and learn more about how his journey inspired the city to care about wildlife crossings, urban conservation, and the wild neighbors who share our home.
October 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🐾 Happy P-22 Day!
From the Hollywood Hills to the hearts of Angelenos, join us in celebratrating P-22's legacy and learn more about how his journey inspired the city to care about wildlife crossings, urban conservation, and the wild neighbors who share our home.
From the Hollywood Hills to the hearts of Angelenos, join us in celebratrating P-22's legacy and learn more about how his journey inspired the city to care about wildlife crossings, urban conservation, and the wild neighbors who share our home.
🐾 We’re so excited to exhibit at this year’s P-22 Day Festival—and it’s a big one: the 10th Anniversary!
Join us this Saturday, October 25, from 11am to 3:30pm in Griffith Park to experience immersive wildlife experiences, art installations, live music, food trucks, and more: bit.ly/p22day2025
Join us this Saturday, October 25, from 11am to 3:30pm in Griffith Park to experience immersive wildlife experiences, art installations, live music, food trucks, and more: bit.ly/p22day2025
October 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
🐾 We’re so excited to exhibit at this year’s P-22 Day Festival—and it’s a big one: the 10th Anniversary!
Join us this Saturday, October 25, from 11am to 3:30pm in Griffith Park to experience immersive wildlife experiences, art installations, live music, food trucks, and more: bit.ly/p22day2025
Join us this Saturday, October 25, from 11am to 3:30pm in Griffith Park to experience immersive wildlife experiences, art installations, live music, food trucks, and more: bit.ly/p22day2025
🪲 Beetlejuice, beetlejuice.....BEETLES!
Check out the largest insects on earth right in #NHMLA's collections with resident Assistant Curator of Entomology, Rodrigo Ruedas!
Check out the largest insects on earth right in #NHMLA's collections with resident Assistant Curator of Entomology, Rodrigo Ruedas!
October 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🪲 Beetlejuice, beetlejuice.....BEETLES!
Check out the largest insects on earth right in #NHMLA's collections with resident Assistant Curator of Entomology, Rodrigo Ruedas!
Check out the largest insects on earth right in #NHMLA's collections with resident Assistant Curator of Entomology, Rodrigo Ruedas!
🕷️ Awfully scary or awe-inspiring? Let's unspool the truths about the fascinating spider that induces shivers in even those captivated by other arachnids: go.nhm.org/black-widow
October 23, 2025 at 10:52 PM
🕷️ Awfully scary or awe-inspiring? Let's unspool the truths about the fascinating spider that induces shivers in even those captivated by other arachnids: go.nhm.org/black-widow
𝙋𝙇𝙐𝙎... Retro Pop Culture Humorist Charles Phoenix brings his spirited “Southern California in the 50s & 60s” Retro Slide Show to L.A. on Wheels Day! Make the most of your Museum festival experience—save your spot today: go.nhm.org/charlesphoenix
October 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
𝙋𝙇𝙐𝙎... Retro Pop Culture Humorist Charles Phoenix brings his spirited “Southern California in the 50s & 60s” Retro Slide Show to L.A. on Wheels Day! Make the most of your Museum festival experience—save your spot today: go.nhm.org/charlesphoenix
November 22, celebrate creativity in motion at L.A. on Wheels Day, our one-day festival showcasing how Angelenos have transformed movement into a celebration of creativity and community!
Explore car and bike shows, live skate demos, activities, discussions, and more! go.nhm.org/la-on-wheels...
Explore car and bike shows, live skate demos, activities, discussions, and more! go.nhm.org/la-on-wheels...
October 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
November 22, celebrate creativity in motion at L.A. on Wheels Day, our one-day festival showcasing how Angelenos have transformed movement into a celebration of creativity and community!
Explore car and bike shows, live skate demos, activities, discussions, and more! go.nhm.org/la-on-wheels...
Explore car and bike shows, live skate demos, activities, discussions, and more! go.nhm.org/la-on-wheels...
🥺 Will you be these kitties' new 𝙛𝙪𝙧-ever home?
Whether you're ready to find your purr-fect match or just want to spend time with some fur-babies, don't miss #NHMLA's final Catio Lounge event happening this weekend, October 25 - 26!
Whether you're ready to find your purr-fect match or just want to spend time with some fur-babies, don't miss #NHMLA's final Catio Lounge event happening this weekend, October 25 - 26!
October 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
🥺 Will you be these kitties' new 𝙛𝙪𝙧-ever home?
Whether you're ready to find your purr-fect match or just want to spend time with some fur-babies, don't miss #NHMLA's final Catio Lounge event happening this weekend, October 25 - 26!
Whether you're ready to find your purr-fect match or just want to spend time with some fur-babies, don't miss #NHMLA's final Catio Lounge event happening this weekend, October 25 - 26!
🦂 Scorpions? Not quite.
Take a closer look into #NHMLA's Entomology collection and learn more about false scorpions with resident Assistant Curator of Entomology, Rodrigo Ruedas!
Take a closer look into #NHMLA's Entomology collection and learn more about false scorpions with resident Assistant Curator of Entomology, Rodrigo Ruedas!
October 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
🦂 Scorpions? Not quite.
Take a closer look into #NHMLA's Entomology collection and learn more about false scorpions with resident Assistant Curator of Entomology, Rodrigo Ruedas!
Take a closer look into #NHMLA's Entomology collection and learn more about false scorpions with resident Assistant Curator of Entomology, Rodrigo Ruedas!
Sunday, November 2, join us as we honor the customs and heritage around Día de los Muertos—Day of the Dead—and celebrate the lives of departed loved ones through live music, hands-on art activities, and so much more!
🏵 Free with Museum Admission and for Members: go.nhm.org/ddlm25
🏵 Free with Museum Admission and for Members: go.nhm.org/ddlm25
October 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Sunday, November 2, join us as we honor the customs and heritage around Día de los Muertos—Day of the Dead—and celebrate the lives of departed loved ones through live music, hands-on art activities, and so much more!
🏵 Free with Museum Admission and for Members: go.nhm.org/ddlm25
🏵 Free with Museum Admission and for Members: go.nhm.org/ddlm25
🐈⬛ Are black cats 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 bad luck? Learn how these darkest of felines got a bad rep, and explore more through Fierce! The Story of Cats, now on view at #NHMLA: go.nhm.org/black-cats
October 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
🐈⬛ Are black cats 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 bad luck? Learn how these darkest of felines got a bad rep, and explore more through Fierce! The Story of Cats, now on view at #NHMLA: go.nhm.org/black-cats
CLOSURE ADVISORY ⚠️ Wednesday, October 15, #NHMLA will close at 2pm in preparation for a large private event, with some areas closed to the public all day. Please plan your visit accordingly!
To reschedule your visit, email info@nhm.org or call 213.763.DINO.
To reschedule your visit, email info@nhm.org or call 213.763.DINO.
October 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
CLOSURE ADVISORY ⚠️ Wednesday, October 15, #NHMLA will close at 2pm in preparation for a large private event, with some areas closed to the public all day. Please plan your visit accordingly!
To reschedule your visit, email info@nhm.org or call 213.763.DINO.
To reschedule your visit, email info@nhm.org or call 213.763.DINO.
This Monday, October 13, we invite you to join our wonderful Museum Educators in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day as they host an interactive table in the Grand Foyer and facilitate storytime in our Becoming Los Angeles exhibition space!
Will you be joining us? Plan your visit today at NHM.org.
Will you be joining us? Plan your visit today at NHM.org.
October 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This Monday, October 13, we invite you to join our wonderful Museum Educators in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day as they host an interactive table in the Grand Foyer and facilitate storytime in our Becoming Los Angeles exhibition space!
Will you be joining us? Plan your visit today at NHM.org.
Will you be joining us? Plan your visit today at NHM.org.
Ready to find your purrr-fect match? Whether you’re looking to adopt or just want to meet some of our furry friends, catch our final “Fierce!” Catio Lounge events on October 11, 12, 25, and 26!
Plan your visit and get the full details: go.nhm.org/catio
Plan your visit and get the full details: go.nhm.org/catio
October 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Ready to find your purrr-fect match? Whether you’re looking to adopt or just want to meet some of our furry friends, catch our final “Fierce!” Catio Lounge events on October 11, 12, 25, and 26!
Plan your visit and get the full details: go.nhm.org/catio
Plan your visit and get the full details: go.nhm.org/catio