Summer Movie Series | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
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A Film Series Only We Could Host
Summer Movie Series at NHM
Bring your picnic and blanket and cozy up to watch a movie in our new Nature Gardens at NHM. Come join us for a one of a kind outdoor movie experience as we explore the movies of Los Angeles, from the past! Get here early for activities and light-hearted discussion with our own science experts and special guests.
Movies begin immediately after sunset
Saturday July 13: Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)
Starring Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon, this 1960s beach party classic is all sand, surf, and song! Before the movie, enjoy a few beach-related activities right in the middle of our Nature Gardens in Los Angeles, and take a sneak peek at what our new Becoming Los Angeles exhibit has to offer.
Friday, July 19: Sunset Blvd. (1950)
In this classic L.A. noir picture, we meet Joe Gillis, the former silent film star Norma Desmond, and the tumultuous relationship between the two. Join us before the movie for a journey into all things noir, complete with new exhibit Becoming Los Angeles and a macabre scavenger hunt that you can explore L.A. with after you leave the Museum!
Friday, July 26: L.A. Story (1991)
Written by and starring Steve Martin, this rom-com pays tribute to, and pokes fun at, L.A. culture — including cars, the movie business, and the all important coffee order.
Friday, August 2: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
We’ll wrap up our season with this Disney gem, groundbreaking for combining live action and animated elements. Get a chance to talk to professional animators as they demonstrate their skills, take a tour through the Becoming Los Angeles exhibit to see what fate befell Red Cars in L.A., and settle in under the stars to view a local classic!