First Fridays | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
Museum Scientists on Evolution
The Natural History Museum, with its mission to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility, recognizes that evolutionary biology is fundamental to understanding biological diversity and is critical for both scientific research and museums. The Museum welcomes people of all beliefs and backgrounds to join us as we explore, through science, the wonders of the natural world.
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Support Today's Scientists, Inspire Tomorrow's Scientists
When you give to the Museum, you support our scientists' research on the planet's biodiversity. You are also creating tomorrow's scientists. Our teacher resources make each field trip a learning experience, our education outreach brings the science of discovery to schools all over L.A. Learn more >
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Have a Drink with the Dinosaurs?
First Fridays aims to introduce a brand new Museum experience. During these nights, the Museum is transformed into a social event hub, open until 10 pm. There is live music, exciting scientific discussion, and custom curatorial tours. All of the galleries are open, and in them, pop-up concerts appear...so be sure to roam around.
The price of First Fridays is the price of Museum admission — $9 for adults.
The Next Season: Starting January 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. The provocative series, in which live music, discussion and custom curatorial tours blend in an after-hours event, returns in January. 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 extraterrestrials, join us for First Fridays in 2010. Believe us, there really is no place like home.
Guests and bands announced soon.