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Fin Whale Passage Opens
One of the Museum's most beloved specimens returns as the centerpiece of a temporary passage to the restored 1913 Building.
Temporary Insect Zoo Opens
Taking advantage of key real estate while new exhibitions are formed, the popular Insect Zoo moves to Level 1.
Age of Mammals Opens
The first exhibition in a suite of openings brings an unprecedented, critically-acclaimed, exploration of mammal evolution to L.A.
Haaga Family Rotunda Opens
Using the Museum's archives to uncover 100-year-old construction details, then weaving in new technologies, this historic gem is renovated.
Rotunda Installations Debut
Two intriguing shows grace the Rotunda: What on Earth? and Life Through the Ages: Revisiting the Paintings of Charles R. Knight.
Expanded Museum Store Opens
The store expands, doubling its space on Level 1, and adding a satellite store in the 1913 Building.
New South Entrance Unveiled
This entrance is redesigned with new digital display screens, signage, and admission desks – all geared toward higher capacities and smoother entry.
Dueling Dinos Re-locate
The beloved dinosaur pair move to the western edge of the campus, creating a marquee corner by the new Expo Line station.
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Dinosaur Hall Opens
The new landmark exhibition positions the Museum as the definitive West Coast destination for dinosaurs.
Two-level Car Park Opens
This new facility consolidates two separate ground-level parking lots into a more welcoming, space-efficient car park.
Renovated Café Opens
The friendly indoor/outdoor café reopens with an onsite kitchen, hot food, soups, snacks and beverages.
North Campus Entrance Opens
With help from a new outdoor entry plaza, and dramatic bridge, this new entrance welcomes visitors from Exposition Blvd. and its light rail stations.
Exposition Blvd. Light Rail Opens
Bringing Angelenos from all over the city to the Museum, this new light rail line's stations bookend the Museum on the east and west sides.
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North Campus Wilderness Experiences Begin To Open
The first features of the Museum's new habitats debut.
Nature Lab Opens
The lab's investigation and research connects the outdoor nature experience with indoor exhibits and collections.
New Los Angeles Exhibition Opens
With this one-of-a-kind exploration of L.A., the Museum synthesizes local history through a cultural and environmental lens.
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North Campus Is Complete
With 3.5 acres of outdoor space, living habitats, and science stations complete, the Museum becomes an indoor/outdoor experience.
NHM Celebrates Its 100TH Anniversary
The Museum is transformed into an indoor/outdoor destination, with three new exhibitions, several new visitor experiences, and a host of modern amenities.
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