Art + Science | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
VIP Sleepover on March 6, 2010
When our visitors have left for the day, the Fellows are invited to play. Fellows will have the rare opportunity to sleep in our enchanting diorama halls, complete with the VIP treatment. Learn more >
What Artists Say
"The arts have this ability to capture the imagination, and I think if you can give that gift to students — [by embracing] creativity, innovation, and exploration — they can take their learning to amazing heights, because it's not just something on a page, it's something they've experienced."
— Lee Arvinger, California Dance Institute
Recreating Nature Indoors
Ever wonder who made the dioramas in our mammal halls? Read all about the artists who created these wonderful scenes. Learn more >
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What Happens When Art and Science Play Together?
Have you ever seen a microphotograph of a glittering gemstone that knocked you off your feet? Or how about an image from the Hubble Space Telescope that left in you in awe at the beauty of the universe?
Our Art + Science series is a family day for discovering the infinite ways that Art and Science intersect in our world, and for losing yourself in a day of games, workshops, and performance art.
Designers, artists and illustrators, from the Museum and beyond, will be on hand to talk about the many ways that art enriches our understanding of science — for instance, think about the artistry behind all those lifelike dioramas at your favorite museum (hint: that's us) bringing science to life.
On the flip side, we also look at how the laws of science play into the creation of our most fantastic works of art and how science and the natural world have inherent beauty.
So join us, and discover what Art + Science = for you!
Animal Attractions
Saturday, February 13, 2010; 10 am - 4 pm
Explore the multisensory world of love! On this day, you’ll discover unique scents with a smelly activity, watch a few creative mating dances, and make your own animal valentine for someone you love. Don’t miss the L.A. Contemporary Dance Company and their performance on the fascinating ritual of arachnid mating rituals. For more information about the dancers, visit www.lacontemporarydance.org.
Dinosaurs, Reconstructed
Sunday, March 7, 2010; 10 am - 4 pm
While we create our new dinosaur hall, a revolutionary exhibition called Dinosaur Mysteries, come to the Museum to learn about the creativity behind the reconstruction of these creatures! You’ll take in a special Dinosaur Encounter presentation, learn how to draw a dinosaur, take home your own sculpted fossil and even learn what dinos may have sounded like with a few curious instruments.
Also, meet world-renowned artist William Stout from 2:00-4:00pm where he will be selling and signing his books and showing his original dinosaur art! For more information on William Stout visit http://www.williamstout.com/
Gems and Minerals
Saturday, April 10 2010; 10 am - 4 pm
Come to the Museum’s Art + Science Day and discover an area of science that is awe-inspiring not only for scientists, but for artists and collectors alike. Make your own piece of jewelry to take home, play our Gem Foolery identification game for a prize, and enter a “cave” of fluorescent minerals!
Art of the Earth
Sunday, May 2, 2010; 10 am - 4 pm
It is still Earth Day here at the Natural History Museum! Explore how art is inherent in the study of our Earth. View some amazing photos taken from space, challenge yourself with a rock balancing activity and explore the complex study of earthquakes. You will never look at our planet the same way.
