Titans of the Ice Age 3D
Journey to a world lost in time, buried in ice, and ruled by giants. In this exciting 3D adventure, narrated by Christopher Plummer, discover an icy world on the brink of extinction, where humans share the frozen tundra with majestic beasts.
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T. REX 3D Film
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.
Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.
Scanning Electron Microscope Demonstration
Join an NHM scientist at the Scanning Electron Microscope Lab to learn how we use this important tool in discoveries about our natural world. Get an overview of this specialized equipment’s capabilities, see specimens in amazing detail, and have a chanc
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Tuesdays and Thursdays
Dinosaur Hall Tour
Explore our Dinosaur Hall with a Museum Educator to learn more about the fascinating world of dinosaurs.
Monday–Thursday
Excavator Tour
The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work, our historic excavation sites, and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen.
Monday through Friday at 1 pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 am and 1 pm.
Meet a Live Animal
Get up close and personal with the Museum's resident animals! Hear amazing stories about critters that are often misunderstood or overlooked.
Discoveries From the Tar Pits
Join a Museum Educator to hear about exciting discoveries from the Tar Pits! These are short presentations highlighting lesser known stories followed by a Q&A opportunity. Topics are always changing.
March Educator Workshop
Join us at La Brea Tar Pits as school is back in session! To prepare for this upcoming school year, meet with our School Programs team to learn about our intentional educational opportunities, free of charge for students and educators.
May Educator Workshop
Join us at the La Brea Tar Pits as school is back in session! To prepare for this upcoming school year, meet with our School Programs team to learn about our intentional educational opportunities, free of charge for students and educators.
Reframing Dioramas: The Art of Preserving Wilderness
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dioramas, NHM is restoring and reopening a diorama hall that has been closed for decades. There, visitors will experience immersive new installations that call attention to dioramas as a unique combination of art and science and explore biodiversity, ecology, conservation, colonialism, and changing museum display techniques.
through 09/15/25
Open 9:30 am–5 pm
Collective Knowledge from Our Changing World
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.
Open 9:30 am–5pm
Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan
This moving exhibition features Ronan Donovan’s striking images and videos of wild wolves in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and Ellesmere Island in the high Canadian Arctic.
through 06/22/25
