Tiny Giants Film
Discover the hidden worlds beneath our feet in this family-friendly film that follows a brave chipmunk on a big adventure through a miniature wilderness.
weekly
through 12/24/25
Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.
Cats Storytime
Join Museum Educators for an interactive storytime in the Fierce! The Story of Cats exhbit! Designed for caregivers and children (ages 0–5).
Special Event
Saturday and Sunday December 20 and 21 January 17 and 18 February 14 and 15
Discoveries From the Tar Pits
Join a Museum Educator to hear about exciting discoveries from the Tar Pits! These 20-minute presentations highlight what we can learn at the Tar Pits, followed by a Q&A opportunity. Topics are always changing.
3:30 pm daily: Meet at the Fossil Lab 11 am Sat./Sun.: Meet at the flagpole outside Museum
La Brea Tar Pits Insider Tour
Ever pictured yourself reflected in bubbling asphalt? Wished you could meet the iconic mammoth family of Wilshire Boulevard? Now’s your chance! Sink your saber teeth into this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Get your backstage pass to the Ice Age.
Nature Gardens Exploration
Enjoy NHM’s one-of-a-kind Nature Gardens while learning more about urban wildlife. Visitors of all ages are welcome to stop by anytime during the hour and stay as long or short as you’d like!
Saturdays and Sundays
Ocean Encounters
Dive into a prehistoric undersea adventure with our brand new, live performance starring life-size sea creature puppets. Join us as our amazing puppeteers and paleontologists bring these extinct animals to life.
Friday, 10:30 am and 11:30 am Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
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.
daily
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.
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.
Ocean Paradise 3D Film
Journey to remote Pacific atolls in this stunning new short film that reveals the beauty, history, and fragility of some of the world’s most pristine marine ecosystems.
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
L.A. Underwater
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.
Open 9:30 am–5 pm
Unearthed: Raw Beauty
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.
through 04/18/27
