The Party of the Century!
Be a part of the Grand Centennial Celebration After Party, and witness the unveiling of the new Otis Booth Pavilion. Explore the New NHM, while you sample complimentary cocktails and sweet treats.
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Fly Out to Our South Lawn!
Come to our Butterfly Pavilion and see 53 species of flutterers! Open through September 2.
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ADDRESS
900 Exposition Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: (213) 763-DINO
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HOURS + ADMISSIONS
9:30 am - 5:00 pm daily
| Members | FREE |
| Children 2 and under | FREE |
| Children 3 - 12 | $5.00 |
| Youth 13 - 17 | $9.00 |
| College Students w/ ID | $9.00 |
| Seniors (62+) | $9.00 |
| Adults | $12.00 |
Free for School Visits and Members
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COOL THINGS
Bug Fair is Coming!
Join buzzing, winged creatures at the Museum May 18 and 19 for the 27th annual Bug Fair! Cradle bugs in your hand, sample insect delicacies, see live performances, and more.
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Butterfly Pavilion is Open!
Stop by and see more than 53 species of free-flying butterflies fluttering around the pavilion on the Museum's South Lawn! Open through September 2.
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Come to Our 100th Birthday Bash!
Join a day-to-night celebration featuring our new Nature Gardens and Nature Lab. Kid-friendly activities and music by day. Then outdoor concerts with DEVO and GZA/The Genius when the sun goes down!
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Wonders Never Cease
Share your experiences and favorite objects through Instagram, YouTube, or by e-mail and you could win prizes, including a one-year family membership, merchandise, and VIP experiences!
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CITIZEN SCIENCE
ZomBee Watch
In partnership with San Francisco State University, ZomBee Watch is a project that will help scientists better understand the distribution of the Zombie Fly, a parasitic fly that turns honeybees into zombies. Find out how to become a ZomBee Hunter!
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Lost Lizards of Los Angeles
Why are there no lizards in Exposition Park, the Musuem's own backyard? We hope to answer this question and find out where lizards do occur in the Los Angeles basin. And we need your help!
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NHM NEXT CAMPAIGN
Join the Evolution!
We're in the final phase of the biggest transformation in our history! By the time we're done, we'll have twice as much space for programs, and five new permanent exhbits. The NHM Next campaign is what makes it all possible.
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What else is new at NHM?
Meet Your Planet Here
NHM Receives $13 Million Gift for Otis Booth Pavilion
An unprecedented $13 million gift from The Otis Booth Foundation enables the Museum to build a spectacular glass entrance pavilion for its new Nature Gardens. A magnificent, 63-foot fin whale specimen will soar in light in time for NHM's 100th anniversary in 2013.
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IN THE NEWS
Our Tour Wins Prize
Los Angeles magazine named our Gallery Exploration Tour the "Best Museum Tour" in Los Angeles! NHM tour guides are ready to spotlight the highlights for you, from dinosaurs to gems, every day at 2 pm.
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