Calendar

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.

From tiny marine invertebrates and extraordinary artifacts to newly described species and the oldest things on Earth, get an up close look at the rarely seen Museum Collections we study and care for.

Step into a world millions of years in the making with an exclusive behind the scenes Insider Tour at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Our first season takes you inside NHM’s world-famous dinosaur collection.

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. 

Join a Museum Educator for an engaging 20-minute presentation exploring a variety of exhibits, highlighting fascinating stories, specimens, and connections across the natural and cultural world. Topics change regularly.

Get up close and personal with the Museum's resident animals! Hear amazing stories about critters that are often misunderstood or overlooked.

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp is offered to kids grades K through 8 for six weeks at NHM and one week at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dioramas, NHM is restoring and reopening a diorama hall that has been closed for decades. There, visitors will experience immersive new installations that call attention to dioramas as a unique combination of art and science and explore biodiversity, ecology, conservation, colonialism, and changing museum display techniques.

Dive into our multimedia-rich, immersive exhibition. Discover L.A.’s prehistoric past through the stories of nearly 40 fossils that are uncovering the secrets of our submerged prehistory.

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.

Through life-size orca replicas and dynamic installations, explore the powerful connections between orcas, people, and the oceans we share.

Take a fresh look at NHM’s collections through the lens of photographer Craig Cutler. Twelve large-scale photographs bring objects and specimens to life, and behind-the-scenes stories highlight some of the incredible research taking place every day.