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September 2027

Friday

September
03
Yellow and orange cloudy sky behind a brown, scaly T. rex dinosaur head and should
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Film Kids & Family Adults

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. 

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weekly

  • 12:30 pm
  • 2:00 pm
  • 3:30 pm

Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.

Dolphins swimming underwater above coral and a sea otter
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Film Kids & Family Adults

Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet

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.

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weekly

  • 1:15 pm
  • 2:45 pm
  • 4:15 pm

Showtimes vary. Visit the ticket checkout to view available dates and times.

Saturday

September
04
A group of children and adults sitting on individual mats on a wood chip ground, listening to a person read a large picture book during an outdoor story time session.
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Tours & Activities Kids & Family

Storytime in the 
Nature Garden

Join Museum Educators for an interactive storytime in the Nature Gardens! Designed for caregivers and children (ages 3–5), each session features a playful reading followed by a guided exploration.

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weekly

  • 10:30 am

Saturday and Sunday

Hadrosaur orange and white puppet facing a green miniature long-necked dinosaur puppet
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Performances Kids & Family

Dinosaur Encounters

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.

Learn More

weekly

  • 11:00 am
  • 1:45 pm
Yellow and orange cloudy sky behind a brown, scaly T. rex dinosaur head and should
nhm
Film Kids & Family Adults

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. 

Learn More

weekly

  • 12:00 pm
  • 2:45 pm
  • 4:15 pm

Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.

Dolphins swimming underwater above coral and a sea otter
nhm
Film Kids & Family Adults

Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet

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.

Learn More

weekly

  • 12:45 pm
  • 3:30 pm

Showtimes vary. Visit the ticket checkout to view available dates and times.

Three T-rex dinosaur skeletons in different sizes
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Tours & Activities

Dinosaur Hall Tour

Explore our Dinosaur Hall with a Museum Educator to learn more about the fascinating world of dinosaurs.

Learn More

weekly

  • 1:00 pm

Sunday

September
05
A group of children and adults sitting on individual mats on a wood chip ground, listening to a person read a large picture book during an outdoor story time session.
nhm
Tours & Activities Kids & Family

Storytime in the 
Nature Garden

Join Museum Educators for an interactive storytime in the Nature Gardens! Designed for caregivers and children (ages 3–5), each session features a playful reading followed by a guided exploration.

Learn More

weekly

  • 10:30 am

Saturday and Sunday

Hadrosaur orange and white puppet facing a green miniature long-necked dinosaur puppet
nhm
Performances Kids & Family

Dinosaur Encounters

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.

Learn More

weekly

  • 11:00 am
  • 1:45 pm
Yellow and orange cloudy sky behind a brown, scaly T. rex dinosaur head and should
nhm
Film Kids & Family Adults

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. 

Learn More

weekly

  • 12:00 pm
  • 2:45 pm
  • 4:15 pm

Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.

Dolphins swimming underwater above coral and a sea otter
nhm
Film Kids & Family Adults

Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet

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.

Learn More

weekly

  • 12:45 pm
  • 3:30 pm

Showtimes vary. Visit the ticket checkout to view available dates and times.

Three T-rex dinosaur skeletons in different sizes
nhm
Tours & Activities

Dinosaur Hall Tour

Explore our Dinosaur Hall with a Museum Educator to learn more about the fascinating world of dinosaurs.

Learn More

weekly

  • 1:00 pm

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Blue illuminated dinosaur skeleton, dragonfly, and shell against a starry night sky
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Kids & Family Adults

NightTales

Step into the extraordinary this holiday season with a premium indoor-outdoor after-dark experience, featuring artwork by Maggie West. Enjoy glowing installations, cinematic projections, and enchanting encounters throughout our halls and gardens.

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daily through 01/10/27

  • 6:00 pm
  • 6:45 pm
  • 7:30 pm
  • 8:15 pm