Field Trips

When you come away with us for a day, we'll give you an education and an adventure. Our curatorial staff and our Education Department join forces for our field trip outings, which means expert science is seamlessly combined with fun. You'll not only discover Southern California's features, landscapes and hidden treasures, you'll learn about what our scientists do when they're out in the field! For more information about our field trips or to register, please call  (213) 763-ED4U (3348) or e-mail educate@nhm.org.

Fall Family Field Trips

A SAN ANDREAS ODYSSEY
Saturday, October 2, 2010
9 am - 5 pm
On this field trip led by Museum Malacology Collections Manager Lindsey Groves, we’ll see firsthand the fault’s topographical effects on this fun and educational journey. We will enjoy lunch at a fault-formed lake high in the San Gabriel Mountains after multiple stops along the fault. Transportation and lunch included.
Museum Members: Adults $60 / Children $55; Nonmembers: Adults $70 / Children $65.
Please call (213) 763-ED4U (3348), or e-mail educate@nhm.org for more information.

 
FOSSIL HUNTING AT RED ROCK CANYON - SOLD OUT
Family Camping and Fossil Expedition Trip
Friday, October 15 to Sunday, October 17, 2010
Discover the world of Miocene fossils on this family camping trip to Red Rock Canyon State Park. With Vertebrate Paleontology Collections Manager Gary Takeuchi and Curator Xioaming Wang, we’ll search for fossils, take nature hikes, and roast marshmallows around the campfire. There will even be a special appearance by Dr. Dave Whistler, Curator Emeritus of Vertebrate Paleontology! Trip fee includes 3 meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday as well as campground fees. Participants provide their own transportation and camping gear. Arrive any time after noon on Friday. Limited to 60 participants.  Because of the popularity of this trip, we will take reservations by phone beginning on August 16 at 9 am on a first-come, first-served basis.
Museum Members: Adults $225 / Children $185; Nonmembers: Adults $245 / Children $205.
Call (213) 763-ED4U (3348), or e-mail educate@nhm.org for more information.

 
SILVERADO CANYON FOSSIL DIG
Saturday, October 23, 2010
9:30 am - 12 pm
Search for marine fossils with Lindsey Groves, the Museum’s Collections Manager of Malacology. This rich fossil site is a great place to get some dirt under your fingernails. Record your fossils as Museum scientists do. Bring a bag for your best finds. Participants provide their own transportation. Grades 2 and up, accompanied by an adult.
Museum Members $35, Nonmembers $40.
Call (213) 763-ED4U (3348), or e-mail educate@nhm.org for more information.