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Featured Program

Ice Age Encounters

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Today
10
Dec
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Tar Pits

Discoveries from the Tar Pits

Talks
  • 3:30 pm

Hear some of the little-known stories behind the world’s most famous Ice Age fossil site.

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NHM

Nature Walk

Tours & Shows
  • 3:30 pm

Join us on a walk through the Nature Gardens to explore the amazing diversity of life that calls L.A. home.

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11
Dec
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Tar Pits

Excavator Tour

Tours & Shows
  • 1 pm
  • 2 pm

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

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NHM

Tour: Gallery Exploration

Tours & Shows
  • 1 pm

Explore NHM’s halls to discover the fascinating stories our collections can tell.

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Tour: Highlighting Research and Collections

Tours & Shows
  • 2 pm

NHM is home to groundbreaking scientific research and unique collections. Tour our halls to learn about our work behind the scenes.

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NHM

Meet a Live Animal

Tours & Shows
  • 3 pm
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NHM

Nature Walk

Tours & Shows
  • 3:30 pm

Join us on a walk through the Nature Gardens to explore the amazing diversity of life that calls L.A. home.

Learn more
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Tar Pits

Discoveries from the Tar Pits

Talks
  • 3:30 pm

Hear some of the little-known stories behind the world’s most famous Ice Age fossil site.

Learn more
Thu
12
Dec
Dinosaur Encounters Show Triceratops Puppet
NHM

Dinosaur Encounters

Live Theater Show
  • 10:30 am
  • 11:15 am

Fun, educational, and interactive, Dinosaur Encounters features NHM's life-size dinosaur puppets.

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Photo of paleontologist excavating fossils
Tar Pits

Excavator Tour

Tours & Shows
  • 1 pm
  • 2 pm

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

Learn more
gallery interpreter on tour with guests dinosaur hall
NHM

Tour: Gallery Exploration

Tours & Shows
  • 1 pm

Explore NHM’s halls to discover the fascinating stories our collections can tell.

Learn more
A educator delivers a tour
NHM

Tour: Highlighting Research and Collections

Tours & Shows
  • 2 pm

NHM is home to groundbreaking scientific research and unique collections. Tour our halls to learn about our work behind the scenes.

Learn more

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Natural History Museums
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Natural History Museum
Open Today: 9:30 am to 5 pm

900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007

213.763.DINO (3466)
La Brea Tar Pits
Open Today: 9:30 am to 5 pm

5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

213.763.3499
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24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall, CA 91321

661.254.4584

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