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Phone: (213) 763-3253
FAX: (213) 749-3583
fellows@nhm.org

USC Football Parking

Fellows receive free parking for University of Southern California home football games. Learn more >

See the World with NHM Experts!

Travel with NHM scientists to exciting destinations around the world.
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Fellows Get Exclusive Access


Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Tour the Museum's vast collections through exclusive behind-the-scenes expeditions to learn about bugs, worms, gems, dinosaurs, birds, fish, taxidermy, La Brea Tar Pits, and more.          

Fellows, their children and grandchildren have unparalleled access to a Museum scientist or researcher and the collections not on view to the public. Benefit level: $1,500 Active level and higher.

Private Parties

Host your child's birthday party or your anniversary celebration with us. Fellows enjoy special handling of their happy occasions all year long. Benefit level: $1,500 Active level and higher.

USC Football Parking

Fellows receive free parking for University of Southern California football home games all season long. Season starts every September. Benefit level: $1,500 Active level and higher.

Concierge Service

Fellows members receive concierge service for special requests through the Fellows office. Benefit level: $1,500 Active level and higher.

Collector's Circle Salons

Venture inside the home of a Museum donor for a scholarly presentation, refreshments and lively discussion with a top Museum scientist. Collector's Circel members are invited to two salons each year: one in the fall and one in the spring. Benefit level: $3,000 Collector's Circle level and higher.

Upcoming Collector's Circle Salons:

SEX AND THE SINGLE CETACEAN
Sunday, December 6, 2009

Museum Governor Nick Stonnington and his wife Amanda are pleased to host you for a light-hearted evening that is sure to capture your attention.

How does a dolphin court a mate? Where do walruses look for love? You will soon find out, as you join us for an uproarious night of laughter, entertainment and education at this dinner and special in-home presentation.

In this unusual appearance, Mammalogist and Collections Manager Jim Dines will continue the successful "Sex and the Species" series with a discussion of the peculiar reproductive habits of marine mammals.

Past Salons include:

  • A Star is Born: The Sequel
  • Dinosaur Hunters with Luis Chiappe
  • My B-A-L-L-O-N-A Has a First Name with Kimball Garrett
  • Champagne Wishes and Orangutan Dreams with Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas

     

Curator's Circle President's Lunch

Every year, Curator's Circle members and higher join the Museum President and Director, Dr. Jane G. Pisano, for an intimate gathering over lunch or dinner with the Museum's top researchers.  Benefit level: $5,000 Curator’s Circle Level.