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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.

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

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.

Dig into the past as we uncover the mysteries of extinct creatures who roamed Ice Age Los Angeles over 10,000 years ago. This dynamic, 15-minute show features a life-size adult saber-toothed cat puppet, a live performance, and film projections that bring the distant past to life.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.