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Welcome to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County!
Visit one of the world’s most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history. As the largest natural and historical museum in the Western United States and an active research center, NHM safeguards more than 35 million spectacular, diverse specimens and artifacts covering 4.5 billion years of history.
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On May 10, the NHM's Skymobile is on display at the East L.A. Civic Center, which Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina has transformed into a Healthy Living Pavilion with educational workshops, lectures and health screenings. Visit http://molina.lacounty.gov/pages/ELA/ELA.htm for more info. Come aboard and see how the next “robotic scientist” will land and dig on our solar system's red planet. |
 Pavilion of WingsThe beautiful Pavilion of Wings celebrates its 10th season! Open to the public until September 1st. |
 Thomas the T. rex LabWitness an earth-shaking discovery as the Museum's paleontology team prepares the fossil of the Tyrannosaurus rex nicknamed “Thomas” in a specially designed exhibit room and lab. Now Open on Level 2. |
 Weekends at NHMEach weekend at NHM features a variety of things to see and do. Find activities for families, adults, and the generally curious! |
 Overnight AdventuresNHM really does come to life at night! Make real casts of dinosaur fossils, take a flashlight tour of the La Brea Tar Pits, wake up with butterflies and so much more… |
 Online ExhibitsCan’t make it to NHM today? You can still explore exhibits about animals, culture, art and history right from your computer. |
The Dinosaurs Hall is currently closed for renovations in preparation for a new permanent dinosaur exhibit. Click here for more info. The seismic retrofitting of the historic 1913 Building and Rotunda is complete. These buildings will remain closed to the public while we are building their new exhibits, the first of which will open in 2010. To see the original construction of the 1913 Building please visit the photo exhibit located on Level G. Please visit our website often for updates. Thank you! |
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