School Visits | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

School Visits

Over 175,000 students, teachers, and chaperones take field trips to the Natural History Family of Museums each year. During their visit, school groups experience our permanent and special exhibits, participate in educational programming, and interact with Museum staff and volunteers.

School Groups

School groups are welcome throughout the year, and groups that schedule their reservations at least three weeks in advance receive free admission. Groups with 10 or more students, G rades Pre K - 12, from public schools, private schools, home schools, Head Start programs, and child development centers are considered school groups.

Learn More

To learn more about how a field trip to NHM supports California State Standards, how to schedule a field trip, what makes a field trip to NHM extraordinary, and lesson and activities for the Museum and in the classroom, visit For Teachers.