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Junior Scientist | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
What will you discover as a Junior Scientist?
T. rex Growth Series
The new Dinosaur Hall features the world's only Tyrannosaurus rex growth series. This series, which features a young adult, 30-foot Thomas the T. rex, a 20-foot juvenile, and a 10-foot baby, offers an unrivaled look at the ways T. rex grew.
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The Dinosaurs Have Arrived!
The new Dinosaur Hall opened July 2011. Watch the early preview for the hall and our other dino videos!
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Join the NHM Next Campaign
The NHM Next campaign is transforming the Museum into one of the coolest destinations in Southern California. Want to get involved in our final phase?
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Junior Scientist
It's time to become a Junior Scientist!
Join us each month to experience NHM as a scientist does! Feel what it’s like to do real scientific work by using the same tools and techniques as our own Museum researchers.
Packed with activities, demonstrations, and an up-close look at some cool (and sometimes creepy crawly) highlights from our collection, each month is a crash course in one of the many fields of science explored at the Museum. By asking questions, making observations, and using your own customized Junior Scientist Field Notebook, you’ll make science-based discoveries about topics ranging from the biggest dinosaurs to the smallest insects.
Junior Scientist is specially designed for 6- to 9-year-olds and their families. All programs are FREE with paid Museum admission or Membership and include a personal Field Notebook to take home. No reservations are required; check in at the Dueling Dinosaurs in the Museum’s foyer on the day of for a free entry ticket.
Please Note! Tickets for Junior Scientist are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
COMING UP:
Centuries of Wonder
Saturday, June 15, 2013; 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
Natural History Museum (Check-in at Dueling Dinos, Grand Foyer)
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is turning 100 this year – but the story of museums goes back even further. At this very special Junior Scientist, we explore an intriguing question: how did museums – not just ours – get their start? Come join us as we travel way back to a wild time in history and celebrate the early beginnings of museums!
PLEASE NOTE: Junior Scientist is taking a summer vacation! Please check back early September for information on our new season. Until then, we hope to see you at the Museum's Summer Camp, which can be found HERE!
For more information, please contact Gabe Sjoberg at (213) 763-3463 or gsjoberg@nhm.org