Keiko’s Tooth: A Killer Whale, a Movie Star, and the Hidden Power of Museum Collections
Assistant Mammalogy Collections Manager Amanda Killian on finding the Free Willy star's tooth and the ever-growing value of natural history museum collections
Exhibitions
Scanning Electron Microscope Lab
See how big discoveries can come from the tiniest things in the Gem and Mineral Hall.
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Rise Up L.A.: A Century of Votes for Women
While some women earned the right to vote in 1920, the fight was far from finished.
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Wild L.A.: Introducción a las actividades de acampada en el NHM
El programa de Introducción a los Campamentos en el NHM es una noche llena de actividades de campamento, naturaleza y diversión, ¡todo ello en los jardines botánicos del museo! Damos la bienvenida a los que acampan por primera vez para que exploren los jardines en una caminata nocturna y conozcan a los científicos del museo que estudian murciélagos, bichos y otros animales salvajes, además de compartir historias de la naturaleza de Los Ángeles mientras se asan malvaviscos en la hoguera. Este programa es co-organizado con Socios Comunitarios de Self Help Graphics & Art, IMPACTO, yLatino Outdoors.
Wild LA: Introduction to Camping at NHM
The Camp Out at NHM is a night filled with camping activities, nature, and fun-- all hosted in the museum Nature Gardens! These first-time campers will explore the gardens on a night hike and meet museum scientists who study bats, bugs, and other wildlife. They will also share L.A. nature stories while we roast marshmallows over the campfire. Co-hosted with community partners.
News & Press
New Study by Scientists at La Brea Tar Pits Finds Extinction of Ice Age Mammals in Southern California Linked to Climate Change, Humans, and Fire
Diverse Fossils From Iconic Site Tell Story of how Saber-Toothed Cats, Dire Wolves, and Other Megafauna That Once Roamed the Los Angeles Basin Disappeared
Natural History Museum in Exposition Park to Host Boney Island Halloween Light Up Experience from September 28 through October 31
The Family-Friendly Attraction Will Take Over the Museum’s Nature Gardens and Allow Attendees to Experience Boney Island for the First Time Since 2019
Tickets go on sale on August 24, with early access for Members on August 22 at nhm.org/boneyisland
NHMLAC Announces Summer and Fall Programming for the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits
Saber-toothed Summer, Summer Nights at the Tar Pits, Spider Pavilion, Dino Fest and more fill the calendar for the upcoming seasons
Neighborhood Grill by Post & Beam to Open March 17 at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) in Exposition Park
New restaurant will feature sustainably sourced, family-friendly fare from Chef John Cleveland of Baldwin Hills’ Post & Beam.
Casual eatery for Museum visitors is part of NHMLAC’s food & beverage program managed by South LA Cafe (SLAC) Hospitality.