BE ADVISED: On Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, nearby events at Exposition Park and the University of Southern California will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding in the area. Please consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

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March 2027
Saturday
March
27
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Special Exhibitions

Unearthed: Raw Beauty

Experience our newest exhibition showcasing some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered. Unearthed reveals the beauty of minerals and crystals in their natural state, with some on view for the very first time.

daily

through 04/18/27

  • 9:30 am
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Tours & Activities Kids & Family

Storytime in the 
Nature Garden

Join Museum Educators for an interactive storytime in the Nature Gardens for caregivers and children ages 0–5. This Saturday, April 18, join Cindy Stansbury of the J Los Angeles (JLA) Early Childhood Center for her series of back-to-back readings.

weekly

  • 10:30 am

Saturday and Sunday

Saturday, April 18: 10:30 and 11 am

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Dinosaur Encounters

Join us on an adventurous journey, set between the Utah Badlands and Los Angeles at the Natural History Museum, where playful dinosaurs come to life in an exciting live puppet performance.

weekly

  • 11:00 am
  • 1:45 pm
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Film Kids & Family

T. REX 3D Film

In the Commons Theater, see T. REX 3D which animates the life of T. Rex, including NHM’s own Thomas the T. Rex, in this all-new, family-friendly film. Narrated by Sam Neill of Jurassic Park fame, T. REX 3D offers a thrilling, immersive experience. 

weekly

  • 12:00 pm
  • 2:45 pm
  • 4:15 pm

Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.

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Film Kids & Family Adults

Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet

Discover the largest and least explored habitat on earth. From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, we reveal the untold stories of the oceans' most astonishing creatures.

weekly

  • 12:45 pm
  • 3:30 pm

Showtimes vary. Visit the ticket checkout to view available dates and times.

Sunday
March
28
nhm
Special Exhibitions

Unearthed: Raw Beauty

Experience our newest exhibition showcasing some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered. Unearthed reveals the beauty of minerals and crystals in their natural state, with some on view for the very first time.

daily

through 04/18/27

  • 9:30 am
nhm
Tours & Activities Kids & Family

Storytime in the 
Nature Garden

Join Museum Educators for an interactive storytime in the Nature Gardens for caregivers and children ages 0–5. This Saturday, April 18, join Cindy Stansbury of the J Los Angeles (JLA) Early Childhood Center for her series of back-to-back readings.

weekly

  • 10:30 am

Saturday and Sunday

Saturday, April 18: 10:30 and 11 am

nhm

Dinosaur Encounters

Join us on an adventurous journey, set between the Utah Badlands and Los Angeles at the Natural History Museum, where playful dinosaurs come to life in an exciting live puppet performance.

weekly

  • 11:00 am
  • 1:45 pm
nhm
Film Kids & Family

T. REX 3D Film

In the Commons Theater, see T. REX 3D which animates the life of T. Rex, including NHM’s own Thomas the T. Rex, in this all-new, family-friendly film. Narrated by Sam Neill of Jurassic Park fame, T. REX 3D offers a thrilling, immersive experience. 

weekly

  • 12:00 pm
  • 2:45 pm
  • 4:15 pm

Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.

nhm
Film Kids & Family Adults

Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet

Discover the largest and least explored habitat on earth. From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, we reveal the untold stories of the oceans' most astonishing creatures.

weekly

  • 12:45 pm
  • 3:30 pm

Showtimes vary. Visit the ticket checkout to view available dates and times.

Monday
March
29
nhm
Special Exhibitions

Unearthed: Raw Beauty

Experience our newest exhibition showcasing some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered. Unearthed reveals the beauty of minerals and crystals in their natural state, with some on view for the very first time.

daily

through 04/18/27

  • 9:30 am
nhm
Film Kids & Family Adults

Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet

Discover the largest and least explored habitat on earth. From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, we reveal the untold stories of the oceans' most astonishing creatures.

weekly

  • 10:30 am
  • 12:00 pm
  • 1:30 pm

Showtimes vary. Visit the ticket checkout to view available dates and times.

nhm
Film Kids & Family

T. REX 3D Film

In the Commons Theater, see T. REX 3D which animates the life of T. Rex, including NHM’s own Thomas the T. Rex, in this all-new, family-friendly film. Narrated by Sam Neill of Jurassic Park fame, T. REX 3D offers a thrilling, immersive experience. 

weekly

  • 12:30 pm
  • 2:00 pm
  • 3:30 pm

Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.