In accordance with the L.A. City Municipal Code Ordinance, all eligible patrons (currently 12+) are required to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test performed within 72 hours. Visitors 18+ must also show a valid photo ID. View our COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for more information.

Visit Our Museums

Safety, cleanliness and community health are our utmost priorities as we welcome people back into our museums. The Natural History Museum and the museum at La Brea Tar Pits are open. Advance tickets are recommended. The William S. Hart museum will remain closed until further notice.

Natural History Museum

Explore nature and culture from the inside out

Upcoming Events at NHM

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Fri

Dec

NHM

Mobile Museum Open House

2 pm

Come take a look inside NHM’s Mobile Museums; unique educational spaces within customized tractor-trailers that simulate scientific research environments!

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Wed

Dec

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Brilliance: The Art and Science of Rare Jewels VIP Opening Reception

After-Hours Fellows Special Program Talks AdultFamily

7 pm

Discover how gems and minerals are used in a wide variety of fields, from jewelry design to scientific research in geology, chemistry, physics, and other disciplines. We invite you to a first look and celebration of NHM’s newest special exhibit, Brilliance: The Art and Science of Rare Jewels on Wednesday, December 8 from 7 - 9 pm at NHM.

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Thu

Dec

NHM

Mobile Museum Open House

2 pm

Come take a look inside NHM’s Mobile Museums; unique educational spaces within customized tractor-trailers that simulate scientific research environments!

Learn more