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December 2026
Wednesday
December
30
LBTP
Performances Kids & Family Adults

Ice Age Encounters

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.

weekly

  • 10:30 am
  • 11:30 am

Wednesdays and Thursdays

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Film Kids & Family

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. 

weekly

  • 12:30 pm
  • 2:00 pm
  • 3:30 pm

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

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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.

weekly

  • 1:00 pm
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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.

weekly

  • 1:15 pm
  • 2:45 pm
  • 4:15 pm
LBTP
Tours & Activities

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.

weekly

  • 3:30 pm

Daily, 3:30 pm: 
Meet outside the Fossil Lab

Saturday–Sunday, 11 am:
Meet at flagpole outside Museum

Thursday
December
31
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Special Exhibitions

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.

daily

through 04/18/27

  • 9:30 am
LBTP
Performances Kids & Family Adults

Ice Age Encounters

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.

weekly

  • 10:30 am
  • 11:30 am

Wednesdays and Thursdays

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Performances

Collections Revealed

From tiny marine invertebrates and extraordinary artifacts to newly described species and the oldest things on Earth, get an up close look at the rarely seen Museum Collections we study and care for.

weekly

  • 11:00 am

Thursdays

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Film Kids & Family

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. 

weekly

  • 12:30 pm
  • 2:00 pm
  • 3:30 pm

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

nhm
Tours & Activities

Dinosaur Hall Tour

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

weekly

  • 1:00 pm
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.

weekly

  • 1:15 pm
  • 2:45 pm
  • 4:15 pm
LBTP
Tours & Activities

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.

weekly

  • 3:30 pm

Daily, 3:30 pm: 
Meet outside the Fossil Lab

Saturday–Sunday, 11 am:
Meet at flagpole outside Museum

nhm
Special Exhibitions

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.

daily

  • 9:30 am

Open 9:30 am–5pm