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> SCHOOL VISITS
image of students School groups are welcome to visit the Museum. You and your chaperones may conduct your own lessons and direct your students as they visit the halls, galleries and exhibits. Learn more....
> EDUCATION RESOURCES
  The Education Division of the Natural History Museum is dedicated to providing teachers in Southern California, and beyond, resources that can be used in the classroom or in the Museum during a class visit. Learn more....
> FREE SCHOOL OUTREACH (LAUSD ONLY)
  From a simulated archeological site to a carefully recreated submersible in the San Pedro channel, our outreach programs provide authentic experiences for students in
grades 3 - 8. Learn more....
> ONLINE DISCOVERY
  image Tiniest Giant logo Join Museum researchers on expeditions around the world or explore online activities developed from past and present exhibits at the Museum. Fun, exciting and educational things to do just for you! Learn more....
> PUBLIC PROGRAMS
  image mother and daughter We are dedicated to improving the experience of Museum visitors, creating meaningful and engaging learning experiences while at the Museum for school groups, families, and individuals. Learn more....
> DISCOVERY CENTER
  image girl with toy dinosaur Offering learning opportunities about natural science and culture through hands-on discovery and exploration. Puppets, storybooks, a fossil dig pit, and a presentation stage are in the Discovery Center. Learn more....
> INSECT ZOO
  image girl and butterfly Tarantulas, scorpions, millipedes, centipedes and a variety of insects from around the globe are waiting for you to explore. Up close and personal encounters with our "bugs" with the aid of trained guides. Learn more....
> CONTACT US
  Education Division
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213)763-ED4U (-3348) educate@nhm.org

School Visits is supported by grants from The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation, the Ducommun and Gross Family Foundation, William Randolph Hearst Foundation, JPMorgan Chase, The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation, and the Gary Saltz Foundation
The Educators Loan Program is supported in part by a grant from Washington Mutual
Support for teacher resources is provided by Hitachi SCRCAC
Support for the Earthmobile, Seamobile, and Skymobile is provided by the Maxwell H. Gluck Foundation

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