Our museums remain closed due to COVID-19. While LA County Public Health has entered Phase 3 of the Roadmap to Recovery, allowing for the reopening of museums on June 12, our museums are still slowly welcoming back staff and are in the process of planning for new health and safety protocols in our galleries and gardens. Therefore, we will not be reopening until later in the summer. Sign up here to be the first to know when we will safely re-open to the public and in the meantime, stay connected from home.

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By investing in our research, our collections, and our programs, you bring science, nature, and culture to Los Angeles and the world.

  • Supporting Schools: Bringing science to life beyond the classroom with engaging interactive learning for 200,000 local students and teachers each year.

  • Conducting Research: With onsite experts representing 15 curatorial disciplines, our museums are global leaders in researching and understanding the relationship between nature, cities, and people.

  • Engaging the Community: Our public programs partner experts with ‘community scientists’ and have inspired people to contribute nearly 160,000 urban nature observations that are used to conduct groundbreaking research.

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Get unlimited access to our three museums, special exhibits, and more, all while supporting our never-ending research and community outreach.
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I want my kids to see that investing in their passions and helping their city is endlessly rewarding.

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Spotlight on LADWP

LADWP supports our workforce development programs and serves as the Presenting Sponsor of Nature Fest and the Summer Nights in the Garden series.

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You Make It Happen

We’re grateful for the generosity of our donors, whose gifts of time, funds and expertise make our work possible.

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Host an Event

The Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits are two of the most unique event spaces in Los Angeles. If you want to get married in front of the Dueling Dinos or treat a client to a unique dining experience, we want to help.

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