Families

Deepen your understanding and connection to our natural and cultural worlds at the museum.

Join us for a variety of programs that are fun for the whole family. Browse our suggested programming below, or view our calendar to see all of our upcoming events. 

Bug Fair 2023

May 18–19, 2024

Bug Fair

Join NHM for a two-day festival celebrating our winged, multi-legged, and squirmy friends for the 38th annual Bug Fair!

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Link to Dinosaur Encounters page

Thursdays–Saturdays

Dinosaur Encounters

Have the ultimate dinosaur experience when they come to life before your eyes in our theater performances.

Go on an adventure!

Upcoming Events

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Apr

Photo of paleontologist excavating fossils
Tar Pits

Excavator Tour
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 10:30 am
  • 1 pm

The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work, our historic excavation sites, and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen. Monday through Friday at 1 pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 am and 1 pm, and an additional holiday tour March 25–29 at 10:30 am. Schedule subject to change.

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Sun

28

Apr

Little boy in hat crouches on a low rock ledge and looks into the nature gardens pond
NHM

Nature Gardens Exploration
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 11 am

Drop by the Nature Gardens to explore the wildlife that calls LA home. Topics vary daily.

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Sun

28

Apr

Group of finches in the NHM Nature Gardens

Nature Gardens Exploration: Birding
Special Program All Ages
  • 11 am

Drop in to the Nature Gardens to see what L.A. birds are hanging out.

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