First Fridays

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW TICKET OPTIONS

• Concert + Museum Admission ($15.00)
• Museum Admission Only (no access to concert hall) ($2.00-$9.00)
• Concert + Annual Pass (available for 1 Adult, 2 Adults, or Family) ($40.00-$70.00)
• Annual Pass Only (available for 1 Adult, 2 Adults, or Family) ($40.00-$70.00) (no access to concert hall)
   

For a ticketing FAQ page, click here.
To purchase tickets, click here.

Each evening, the entire Museum stays open until 10 pm and features live music, exciting scientific discussion, and custom curatorial tours. Since its inception in September 2004, First Fridays has been enjoyed as an immersive program which brings together a dynamic discussion and performance series at the Natural History Museum bridging contemporary science, culture and individual experience. Designed for young and adult audiences, audiences have enjoyed discussions with innovative scientists such as Neil Shubin, Donald Johanson and Daniel Dennett and performances by dynamic artists like Sea Wolf, Deerhoof, Wolfmother, Mountain Goats, and Z-Trip.

SEASON 6: JANUARY 8 - JUNE 4, 2010

No Place like Home: The Science of Southern California

Author Ross MacDonald once wrote "There's nothing wrong with Southern California that a rise in the ocean level wouldn't cure." And Andy Warhol, during his more than 15 minutes of fame, said "I love Los Angeles. I love Hollywood. They're beautiful. Everybody's plastic, but I love plastic." 

Southern California often gets a bad rap, but First Fridays is here to defend it. This season, six of the region's top scientists will be discussing the cutting edge of science on issues of importance to Southern Californians and the rest of the world, both today and into the future. If you are interested in earthquakes or emotions, energy or ecosystems, engineering spider webs or enormous black holes, join us for First Fridays in 2010. Believe us, there really is no place like home.

Guests and bands announced soon.

Learn about Annual Pass benefits!  

First Friday admission includes full access to open Museum galleries. Access to the concert hall is guaranteed only with the purchase of a “Concert + Museum Admission” or a “Concert + Annual Pass” ticket through this site. Guided tour and discussion are available on a first come, first served basis.
 
It is recommended that you purchase tickets in advance as capacity for the evening is limited and often sells out early. There will be a limited number of “Museum Admission Only” tickets sold on-site the evening of the event; however, once on-site tickets are sold out, admission to the Museum will not be available. Annual Pass is non-transferrable.

DATES

January 8, 2010 - Opening Night
February 5, 2010
March 5, 2010
April 2, 2010
May 7, 2010
June 4, 2010

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