Los Angeles

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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Exhibition | NHM

Spiky, Hairy, Shiny: Insects of L.A.

Meet your tiny neighbors!

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April 1 - October 10, 2021 | NHM

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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The Woolsey Fire in Southern California seen from Malibu Canyon Road.

February 25 - August 5, 2019 | NHM

Wildfire

For many years, we've been adding fuel to the fire.

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Exhibition | NHM

Nature Lab

Live animals and hands-on interactives show you L.A.’s wild side.

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Stories

A woman with short gray hair and glasses next to a model orca

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

A high school building with the words 'San Pedro Pirates' surrounding an image of a pirate mascot on the building. Signs of construction surround the building

Fossils Under San Pedro High School Reveal a Pleistocene Beach in a Miocene Sea

Discover some of the last fossils and the lasting impact of the bone beds beneath San Pedro High School

Two people pose behind a long counter inside The Ruby Fruit. One wears a green top and dark pants, while the other wears a bright yellow jumpsuit. In the foreground, a lime green graphic banner features the bar's name next to an image of a red cocktail garnished with a dehydrated citrus wheel.

More Than a Bar: Preserving a Sapphic Sanctuary

Mara Herbkersman & Emily Bielagus | The Ruby Fruit

Orcas: Culture Beneath the Surface

Dive into the matriarchal culture of orcas

Two mem standing with a colorful drink in hand and in the forefront, again wall with graphic design

The ABC's of Identity

Philip Wang & Eric Wang | BOPOMOFO Cafe

A man in a black vest and gloves smiles while pouring spiced tea from a glass teapot at Sana’a Cafe. The background features a patterned menu of Yemeni coffee and tea, with a red promotional banner in the foreground.

A Haven of Hospitality

Sadeq Alaqel | Sana’a Cafe

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Dr. Greg Pauly with a snake in front of a green screen.

Members Appreciation Month: Animal Oddities with Dr. Greg Pauly

Dr. Pauly will talk about NHMLAC's role as a global leader in community science.

Squirrel Survey Scavenger Hunt

Let's Look for Squirrels!

Jenny Gillett interviewing Dorsay Dujon for the Rise Up L.A. Oral Stories Project at NHM.

Video: Happy Hour with Milena Acosta and Laurel Robinson

Join Laurel Robinson, Director of Public Programs, and Milena Acosta, Community Engagement Manager, as they provide a look into NHMLAC's effort to engage more local community members in exploring urban nature, connecting with collections and providing input into how we can better serve our fellow Angelenos.

NHMLAC Discovery Talk with Shannen Robson

Join Dr. Shannen Robson, Collections Manager of Mammalogy, as she explores how digitizing initiatives are creating novel research areas for biological collections, reshaping the roles of museum collections managers, improving educational access, and creating new opportunities for collaboration.

News & Press

Celebrate Spring and Earth Month with Community Science Projects & Earth Day Events at the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits

City Nature Challenge (April 24-27) is joined by two new ongoing Community Science projects: AntQuest and SoCal Webs

NHM’s popular Earth Day Festival is April 19, and La Brea Tar Pits Hosts a Climate Dance Party on April 25

LA BREA TAR PITS TO BEGIN ITS CAMPUS TRANSFORMATION IN JULY

The Page Museum at La Brea Tar Pits will close to the public to commence the first major renovation in its 50-year history, while on-site excavation and scientific research continue

Final weeks include a free Summer Nights event on June 12 and a Last Dance disco party for members on June 27

Last Day to Visit the Page Museum is July 6, 2026

Reopening in 2028

Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County Celebrates L.A.’s Top Beverage-Makers for ‘L.A. Culture in a Cup’ Story Series

This year's 'Being L.A.' online stories series celebrates and elevates some of the most iconic coffee and tea brewers, juicers, and drink locations from the city's diverse beverage scene.

February through December 2026

https://nhmlac.org/la-culture-cup

Press Release | LBTP

La Brea Tar Pits to Launch the Samuel Oschin Global Center for Ice Age Research as a Highlight of Its Major Campus Transformation

A landmark gift from the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Foundation advances the complete reimagining of one of Los Angeles’s most iconic scientific, cultural, and community sites

New renderings from WEISS/MANFREDI reveal updated plans to transform the museum and park on Wilshire Blvd