Contact NHM School Programs
(213) 763-3529
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm
Apply for a Bus Scholarship!
We are offering Bus Scholarships to Title One Schools in Los Angeles County which have been unable to visit the Museum for over a year!
1. Fill out the application.
2. After you hear back from us, request a visit.
3. Schedule a bus using the information provided with your award.
To apply click here!
Field Trips on the Metro!
No bus money?
Metro's Transit Education Team is excited to offer the Student Field Trip Program, which provides access to 20 approved destinations - including the Natural History Museum!
Interested? Click here to learn more!
Print out a Field Trip Guide!
Want help navigating your visit?
Plan your route by using our Suggested Itineraries.
See our Lesson Plans and Activities for fun things to do in your classroom and during your trip!
Finally, jot down details about your visit on our printable Chaperone Guide
We're your second classroom!
Find your grade to the left and download the lesson plan that best applies to you and your students.
Lesson plans and activities are updated every year, so keep checking back to see what's new!
For Teachers, By Teachers
Where do these lesson plans and activities come from? We collaborate with classroom teachers to create curricula that works for you. Sound interesting? Click here to learn more!
At the Tar Pits
Planning a trip to our sister Museum, The Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits? Check out their teacher resources page here!
Authors
Thank you to the team who authored these lesson plans and activities!
2011 - 2012: Gem and Mineral Hall
Arlene Casis, Grades PreK - 2
Gina Goodman, Grades 3 - 5
Hailey Foster, Grades 6 - 12
2010 - 2011: Dinosaur Hall
Gwen Campbell, Grade 2
Schlonda Chapron, Grades PreK - 1
Riley Leary, Grades 6-12
Janet Mazon, Grades PreK - 1
Cate Tolnai, Grades 3 - 5
Christy Waishwile, Grades 6 - 12
2009 -2012: Age of Mammals
Luisa Barba, Grades K - 3
Margarita Fernandez, Grades K - 3
Lena Garcia, Grades K - 3
Cate Tolnai, Grades 4 - 12
Sara Zinsser, Grades 4 - 12
2008 - 2009: Teachable Moments
Luisa Barba, Grades K - 3
Margarita Fernances, Grades K - 3
Magdalena Garcia, Greads K - 3
Annie Lefkowitz, Grades 4 - 5
Jaime Reichbach, Grades K - 3
Margit Edwards, Consulting Educator
Sarah Zinsser, Consulting Educator