New Exhibits Open!
L.A. is more wild than you think! Come celebrate the transformation of NHM into an indoor-outdoor Museum!
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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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Print out a Field Trip Guide!
Want help navigating your visit?
Plan your route by using our Suggested Itineraries.
See our Lesson Plans and Activities for fun things to do in your classroom and during your trip!
Finally, jot down details about your visit on our printable Chaperone Guide
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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
Summer at the New NHM!
This summer, we have it all. A transformed indoor-outdoor Museum with the new Nature Gardens and Nature Lab, new tours, live animals, hands-on science, teacher workshops, and life-size dinosaur puppets!
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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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Get Blipping!
As part of our centennial celebration, we’ve created a series of fun and engaging posters using augmented reality technology. Play today and win prizes!
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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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