Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Inspiring wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds. Located in Exposition Park just minutes from L.A.
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Closed the first Tuesday of every month, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County protects over 35 million specimens, dating back 4.5 billion years. NHMLA tracks the Earth's biodiversity because knowing what is out there is the first step to conservation. The Museum is an authority on the "big picture" of the planet, the natura

l and the cultural world. NHMLA is home to some of the first, best, and only specimens, exhibits, and experiences of their kind. Live in the heart of downtown L.A.

Wednesday, June 3, join KCRW, Sony Pictures Television, and NHM for a special evening of live orchestral performances an...
05/27/2026

Wednesday, June 3, join KCRW, Sony Pictures Television, and NHM for a special evening of live orchestral performances and composers in conversation moderated by Jon Burlingame at the NHM Commons Theater!

This unique FYC program will celebrate the artistry and composition of:

👊 The Boys - Co-composers Christopher Lennertz and Matt Bowen
👨‍🚀 For All Mankind - Co-composers Jeff Russo and Paul Douchette
🦠 Pluribus - Composer Dave Porter
🕷️ Spider-Noir - Co-composers Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons

Space is limited. Learn how to RSVP and save your spot today: https://go.nhm.org/kcrw-sony-pictures-tv

From the Press Room | Unearthed in Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, 𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘶𝘫𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴—the ‘Witch Croc’—highlights the wei...
05/27/2026

From the Press Room | Unearthed in Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, 𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘶𝘫𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴—the ‘Witch Croc’—highlights the weirdness of life during the dawn of the dinosaurs and the legacy and ongoing discoveries at an iconic site 20 years into excavation: https://go.nhm.org/toothless-triassic-croc

05/27/2026

By the Power of Grayskull! Ever wondered what may’ve inspired some of your favorite characters? Go behind the scenes with Herpetologist Nefti Camacho and learn about the real-life counterparts of his favorite franchise, “Masters of the Universe”!

05/25/2026

Unearthing more than just nature's raw beauty.

💎 See the exhibition, now on view in the Special Exhibition gallery located on Level 1.

05/23/2026

🐢 Slow and steady has survived for over millions of years. Celebrate with NHM's resident 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭-ebrity, Sage, and learn more about turtles with Senior Manager of Living Collections, Leslie Gordon!

05/22/2026

🦋 They're just getting warmed up.

Wonder has taken flight at NHM! Have you dropped into our seasonal Butterfly Pavilion yet?

Tickets and details: https://nhm.org/butterflies

When you step inside Canter's Deli, you’re immediately enveloped by a sense of permanence. Beneath the iconic autumn-lea...
05/20/2026

When you step inside Canter's Deli, you’re immediately enveloped by a sense of permanence. Beneath the iconic autumn-leaf ceiling, third-generation owner Marc Canter oversees a 24-hour sanctuary that has served as the city's "neutral ground" for nearly a century.

It’s a place where rock legends, movie stars, and neighborhood regulars share the same orange vinyl booths, held together by a tireless dedication to tradition and the hum of a 1948 oven that never turns off.

But beyond the legendary sandwiches and pickle juice cocktails lies a narrative of resilience—a family that didn’t just survive the shifting tides of Los Angeles, but fixed the very machinery of the city to keep its history alive.

Learn more about Canter’s and the Kibitz Room in the latest stories from our “L.A. Culture in a Cup” series: https://nhm.org/stories/canters-deli

📍 419 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, California, 90036

05/20/2026

🐝 From metallic orchid bees to large carpenter bees, every species plays a part in keeping our ecosystems thriving and our flowers blooming. This , take a closer look at the incredible variety of bees with Assistant Curator of Entomology, Megan Barkdull!

05/19/2026

🐟 Something seems fishy....

Dive deeper into our Ichthyology Collection with Assistant Curator Dr. Bill Ludt and learn how the collections can show change in species communities over time!

05/17/2026

In the transformation from crystal to finished gem, the stone itself defines how it should be cut—the cutting itself is a difficult operation.

Learn more about the science and discovery of America's mineral kingdom with "Gems of the Americas": https://youtu.be/ONm21mnFsYk

Address

900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
90007

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(213) 763-3466

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