Be advised, on Saturday, October 8, there will be a USC Football game at 4:30 PM and traffic and parking may be impacted throughout the day. Please plan your visit accordingly.

Event - First Fridays 2022 - April

Featured Program

First Fridays

Live and in-person! Explore the Museum after hours with live music, DJs, signature cocktails, and this season's discussions - From Seeds to Psychedelics.

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Today
07
Oct
Photo of paleontologist excavating fossils
Tar Pits

Excavator Tour
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 1 pm

The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work, our historic excavation sites, and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen.

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gallery interpreter saberooth smilodon skull la brea tar pits guest kid
Tar Pits

Saber-toothed Cat Chat
Talks All Ages
  • 3:30 pm

See what fossil clues from the Tar Pits reveal about L.A.'s famous Ice Age predator.

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Sat
08
Oct
adventures in nature kids nature gardens pond

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp: Great Outdoors
  • 9 am

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp is offered to kids grades K through 8 for six weeks at NHM and one week at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.

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gem and mineral specimens

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp: Marvelous Minerals!
  • 9 am

During our Marvelous Minerals! week, we'll explore sparkling gems and find out what's so special about our dirt! Whether we're creating mineral inspired art or examining a rock to learn about the past, this week we'll discover some of the hidden gems under our feet.

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adventures in nature kids fossils paleo quest

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp: Paleo Quest
  • 9 am

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp is offered to kids grades K through 8 for six weeks at NHM and one week at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.

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kids looking at exhibit in antarctic dinosaurs

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp: Antarctic Dinosaurs
  • 9 am

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp is offered to kids grades K through 8 for 6 weeks at NHM and one week at La Brea Tar Pits.

Learn More
Photo of paleontologist excavating fossils
Tar Pits

Excavator Tour
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 10:30 am
  • 1 pm

The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work, our historic excavation sites, and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen.

Learn More
gallery interpreter saberooth smilodon skull la brea tar pits guest kid
Tar Pits

Saber-toothed Cat Chat
Talks All Ages
  • 3:30 pm

See what fossil clues from the Tar Pits reveal about L.A.'s famous Ice Age predator.

Learn More
Sun
09
Oct
adventures in nature kids nature gardens pond

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp: Great Outdoors
  • 9 am
  • 9 am

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp is offered to kids grades K through 8 for six weeks at NHM and one week at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.

Learn More
gem and mineral specimens

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp: Marvelous Minerals!
  • 9 am
  • 9 am

During our Marvelous Minerals! week, we'll explore sparkling gems and find out what's so special about our dirt! Whether we're creating mineral inspired art or examining a rock to learn about the past, this week we'll discover some of the hidden gems under our feet.

Learn More
adventures in nature kids fossils paleo quest

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp: Paleo Quest
  • 9 am
  • 9 am

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp is offered to kids grades K through 8 for six weeks at NHM and one week at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.

Learn More
kids looking at exhibit in antarctic dinosaurs

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp: Antarctic Dinosaurs
  • 9 am

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp is offered to kids grades K through 8 for 6 weeks at NHM and one week at La Brea Tar Pits.

Learn More