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October 2026
Tuesday
October
20
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Film Kids & Family

Ocean Paradise 3D Film

Journey to remote Pacific atolls in this stunning new short film that reveals the beauty, history, and fragility of some of the world’s most pristine marine ecosystems.

weekly

  • 1:30 pm

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

LBTP
Tours & Activities

Discoveries From the Tar Pits

Join a Museum Educator to hear about exciting discoveries from the Tar Pits! These 20-minute presentations highlight what we can learn at the Tar Pits, followed by a Q&A opportunity. Topics are always changing.

weekly

  • 3:30 pm

3:30 pm daily: Meet at the Fossil Lab

11 am Sat./Sun.: Meet at the flagpole outside Museum

Wednesday
October
21
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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
LBTP
Performances Kids & Family Adults

Ice Age Encounters

Dig into the past as we uncover the mysteries of extinct creatures who roamed Ice Age Los Angeles over 10,000 years ago. This dynamic, 15-minute show features a life-size adult saber-toothed cat puppet, a live performance, and film projections that bring the distant past to life.

weekly

  • 10:30 am
  • 11:30 am

Wednesdays and Thursdays

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Festivals Kids & Family Adults

Cultural Treasures Market at NHM

daily

  • 12:00 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

  • 12:45 pm
  • 3:00 pm
  • 4:30 pm

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

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Film Kids & Family

Tiny Giants Film

Discover the hidden worlds beneath our feet in this family-friendly film that follows a brave chipmunk on a big adventure through a miniature wilderness.

weekly

  • 1:30 pm

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

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Film Kids & Family

Ocean Paradise 3D Film

Journey to remote Pacific atolls in this stunning new short film that reveals the beauty, history, and fragility of some of the world’s most pristine marine ecosystems.

weekly

  • 2:15 pm
  • 3:45 pm

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

Thursday
October
22
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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
LBTP
Performances Kids & Family Adults

Ice Age Encounters

Dig into the past as we uncover the mysteries of extinct creatures who roamed Ice Age Los Angeles over 10,000 years ago. This dynamic, 15-minute show features a life-size adult saber-toothed cat puppet, a live performance, and film projections that bring the distant past to life.

weekly

  • 10:30 am
  • 11:30 am

Wednesdays and Thursdays

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Tours & Activities

Scanning Electron Microscope Demonstration

Join an NHM scientist at the Scanning Electron Microscope Lab to learn how we use this important tool in discoveries about our natural world. Get an overview of this specialized equipment’s capabilities, see specimens in amazing detail, and have a chanc

weekly

  • 11:00 am

Tuesdays and Thursdays

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Festivals Kids & Family Adults

Cultural Treasures Market at NHM

daily

  • 12:00 pm
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Performances Kids & Family

Ocean Encounters

Dive into a prehistoric undersea adventure with our brand new, live performance starring life-size sea creature puppets. Join us as our amazing puppeteers and paleontologists bring these extinct animals to life.

weekly

  • 11:30 am
  • 12:30 pm

Friday, 10:30 am and 11:30 am
Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm