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NHM's gem and mineral collection of about 150,000 specimens is the most significant in the country, west of the Smithsonian. See more >
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We have events for the whole family! Check out our slate of activities and programs — there's something for everyone. Learn more >
Add to Your Field Trip Experience
Field trip extras require advance reservations. Book now, they fill up!
Hop, Slither, and Stalk
Free. Wednesday-Friday, seasonal
Discovery Center
Discovery Center is open and available for school programs by reservation only.
Call 213.763.3529 or email schoolgroups@nhm.org.
These prices are for field trips only:
Spider Pavilion
$1 per person. Monday-Friday
September-November 2010
Pavilion of Wings
$1 per person. Monday-Friday
April-September 2010
First Fridays: Get Hip to Science
Our latest installment of what might be L.A.’s hottest, smartest nighttime event starts January 2010. Come have a cocktail, explore the Museum after hours, and get enlightened.
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Bring a New Twist to Your Ball!
You can let your imagination run as wild as the animals that reside within our halls! You might decide to display your group’s silent auction against our Dueling Dinos or crown your school’s prom king and queen amidst the jungles of Africa. Either way your gala will be as unique as your organization! The spaces within the Natural History Museum are some of the most remarkable event locations in Los Angeles whether you are looking for a chandelier-lit room of marble columns or a Mammal Hall in which to dance the night away.
Every non-profit rental includes:
- 20% discount off the list price;
- Rental of the event space from 6 pm-11 pm (later times available, see below for pricing);
- All security, housekeeping, operations and event management staffing;
- All taxes and service charges
The primary spaces available for special events are the Grand Foyer, the African Mammal Hall, the North American Mammal Hall, the Fin Whale Passage and, beginning August 2010, the Rotunda. They can be used in any number of ways, depending on your guest count and whether you are looking for a reception site, a ceremony site, or both. You can print our price sheet here, or, for more information on pricing, availability and other museum opportunities, please call our Special Events Office at (213) 763-3221.