... to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds.
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.
Dinosaur Encounters Get closer to a dinosaur than you ever thought possible! Meet a life-size juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops during our live Dinosaur Encounters presentations.
Pavilion of Wings The beautiful Pavilion of Wings celebrates its 10th season! Open to the public until September 1st.
Thomas the T. rex Lab Witness 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 NHM Each weekend at NHM features a variety of things to see and do. Find activities for families, adults, and the generally curious!
Overnight Adventures NHM 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 Exhibits Can’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.
Due to the Revlon Run/Walk on Saturday, May 10, there will be street closures in the Exposition Park area until 11 AM. Museum guests should enter the park from Vermont Avenue and 39th Street, and park in parking lot # 3.