Past Events

Embark on a journey to experience the wonders of Southern California’s urban ocean.

Join us on August 24 to peek into a unique expedition of the coastal waters of L.A.!

Join Museum scientists and educators, as we explore alongside Placerita Canyon staff and volunteers, to help you discover the natural wonders of Placerita Canyon.

See the exhibition after-hours, hear from experts who have researched Antarctica’s history, and discover what learning about Antarctica’s past can tell us about our future.

Step behind the scenes at La Brea Tar Pits and learn how the fossils are identified, excavated, and processed.

Get outside this summer and enjoy the evening breeze, late sunset, and starry skies.

Explore the mansion as quickly, or for as long, as you want.

Explore Antarctic Dinosaurs after-hours, meet an NHM scientist who traveled to Antarctica, see a Dinosaur Encounters show, enjoy dinosaur touch specimens, and more.