After the small incident today, the museum has reopened. Thank you for your cooperation.

First Fridays 2024 - March

First Fridays: From Feelings to Pheromones

Join us on March 1 for Animal Love.

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Special Experiences

Explore a diverse range of programs and exhibitions highlighting and celebrating our vast collections and Los Angeles communities.

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Featured Exhibition

100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World

T. rex Growth Series

Ongoing Exhibition

Dinosaur Hall

L.A. Underwater Exhibition

Featured Exhibition

L.A. Underwater

SEM Diatoms

Featured Exhibition

Scanning Electron Microscope Lab

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Celebrating Women's History Month

Recognizing the history of women in L.A., past and present

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In L.A.

NHM Online Presents ChocoLAte: From  Beans to Bliss

A year-long video series celebrating L.A. through the lens of chocolate.

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Stories

Okay, now I'm curious
Sophia P. Jones (24 years old)

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Meet Dr. Sophia Jones

One woman, two firsts
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At NHM there's something for everyone! What interests you?

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Dinosaurs
Icon of a ladybug to represent bugs
Bugs
Icon of a diamond to represent gem and minerals
Gems & Minerals
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Oceans
Icon of the beach to represent Los Angeles
Los Angeles
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Nature
Icon of a globe and thermometer to represent climate change
Climate Change
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Birds
Icon of a hermit crab to represent fossils
Fossils
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Reptiles