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Dive into our multimedia-rich, immersive exhibition. Discover L.A.’s prehistoric past through the stories of nearly 40 fossils that are uncovering the secrets of our submerged prehistory.

Through life-size orca replicas and dynamic installations, explore the powerful connections between orcas, people, and the oceans we share.

Join Museum Educators for an interactive storytime in the Nature Gardens for caregivers and children ages 0–5. This Saturday, April 18, join Cindy Stansbury of the J Los Angeles (JLA) Early Childhood Center for her series of back-to-back readings.

Step into a world millions of years in the making with an exclusive behind the scenes Insider Tour at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Our first season takes you inside NHM’s world-famous dinosaur collection.

Join us on an adventurous journey, set between the Utah Badlands and Los Angeles at the Natural History Museum, where playful dinosaurs come to life in an exciting live puppet performance.

In the Commons Theater, see T. REX 3D which animates the life of T. Rex, including NHM’s own Thomas the T. Rex, in this all-new, family-friendly film. Narrated by Sam Neill of Jurassic Park fame, T. REX 3D offers a thrilling, immersive experience. 

Discover the largest and least explored habitat on earth. From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, we reveal the untold stories of the oceans' most astonishing creatures.

Get up close and personal with the Museum's resident animals! Hear amazing stories about critters that are often misunderstood or overlooked.

Take a fresh look at NHM’s collections through the lens of photographer Craig Cutler. Twelve large-scale photographs bring objects and specimens to life, and behind-the-scenes stories highlight some of the incredible research taking place every day.

Experience our newest exhibition showcasing some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered. Unearthed reveals the beauty of minerals and crystals in their natural state, with some on view for the very first time.

Dive into our multimedia-rich, immersive exhibition. Discover L.A.’s prehistoric past through the stories of nearly 40 fossils that are uncovering the secrets of our submerged prehistory.

Through life-size orca replicas and dynamic installations, explore the powerful connections between orcas, people, and the oceans we share.