Make a Gift | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

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.

Recognition Opportunities in
the New Dinosaur Hall!

Your family’s name can be a part of one of the world’s finest dinosaur halls. Our new exhibit boasts recently excavated specimens, more fossils than any dinosaur hall in the world, and an eye-opening representation of the real, behind-the-scenes processes of paleontology.
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Become a Member!

Your membership contributes directly to the NHM Next Campaign — which means you’ll be supporting our scientific research, the preservation of our extraordinary collections, and the exhibitions in which that scientific expertise and our 3.5 million objects and specimens converge!
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Your Support Makes a Difference

Gifts from friends like you allow the Natural History Family of Museums to serve our community with inspiring education programs, groundbreaking scientific research, and the care, study, and exhibition of our collections.

Become Part of the Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect is a theory that even the smallest action like the flap of a butterfly's wings can have a great effect on the world. Flap your wings by making a donation to NHM and see the effect you can have on your community! Donations of $200 or more will be recognized with a butterfly sculpture hung in front of the Butterfly Pavilion. Donations support the Annual Fund and our education programs. Call (213) 763-3426 for more info. Give today.

Join the evolution!

Thanks to the generosity of public entities, private foundations, corporations, and individual donors, including leadership gifts from our Trustees, we have raised a total of $100 million toward the $135 million NHM Next Campaign. With the opening of two spectacular new exhibits, the Dinosaur Hall and Age of Mammals, the Museum's evolution is well underway. Now, we need your help to get the job done in time for our centennial in 2013. Learn more.

Planned Gifts

Ensure that the Natural History Museum remains a source of learning and discovery for generations to come! Planned gifts include bequests through your will or trust, gifts of real estate, life insurance, or other assets. In some cases, your gift to the Museum can provide you with income during your lifetime. Learn more.

Gifts in Honor or in Memory

Make a thoughtful tribute in memory of someone special or celebrate a special occasion. Your contribution will be acknowledged by informing the family or friend you designate. Donate now.

Corporate and Foundation Giving

The Natural History Family of Museums supports a variety of ways in which your organization can give including sponsorships, corporate membership pacakges, and program support. Learn more.

For more information on these and other giving opportunites, please contact Corinne Weitzman at (213) 763-3488 or cweitzma@nhm.org.

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