May 11
Sunday
10:15 am -
11:15 am |
Critter Club: Ladybugs and Butterflies!
Meet at South Doors (First Floor)
Sprout the seeds of knowledge and fun. Let's visit our gardens where we will meet and release some helpful bug friends. You will hear buggy stories and even take home your very own seedling! This program is for 3-5 year olds and a participating adult. All programs are free with paid Museum admission. Events available on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations required; check-in at Museum's South Doors. For more information, please call (213) 763-ED4U. |
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May 17
Saturday
12:30 pm |
Mary Ellen's Tea Party
William S. Hart Museum
The Friends of Hart Park and Museum present the second annual Mary Ellen's Tea Party, where guests indulge in a variety of refreshments including specialty teas, scones with cream, assorted finger sandwiches and delicious desserts. It makes a great Mother's Day gift, so order soon! Tickets are $40 per person. For more information and ticket reservations, please call (661) 254-4584. |
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May 17
Saturday
10:00 am -
5:00 pm |
22nd Annual Bug Fair
Throughout the Museum
The Museum's hugely popular Bug Fair is North America's largest celebration of our multi-legged friends. In addition to many live specimens, many of which visitors can touch and hold, the Fair features animals for purchase and an endless array of bug-related toys, gift items and art. Staff from our Research and Collections department will be at interactive tables where visitors can ask questions and discuss science. FREE with Museum admission. |
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May 18
Sunday
10:00 am -
5:00 pm |
22nd Annual Bug Fair
Throughout the Museum
The Museum's hugely popular Bug Fair is North America's largest celebration of our multi-legged friends. In addition to many live specimens, many of which visitors can touch and hold, the Fair features animals for purchase and an endless array of bug-related toys, gift items and art. Staff from our Research and Collections department will be at interactive tables where visitors can ask questions and discuss science. FREE with Museum admission. |
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May 24
Saturday
10:15 am -
11:30 am |
Junior Scientist: Insect Investigation
Check-In at the Museum's South Door (First Floor)
There are more insects than any other kind of animal on Earth, so being an insect investigator means that there is always something new to discover! Help us examine the amazing world of insects as you become a Junior Entomologist, observing our six-legged neighbors and exploring the Museum through new (compound) eyes. The Junior Scientist program is for 6-8 year olds with a participating adult. Free with paid Museum admission. Check in at the South Doors. For more information, call the Discovery Center at (213) 763-3230. |
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May 24
Saturday
11 am Family Tour
12 pm Adults Tour |
Scavenger's Safari: He Knows Sea Shells
Throughout the Museum
Mollusks are one of the most diverse groups of invertebrates on Earth (second only to insects). Join Malacology Collections Manager Lindsey Groves for a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the largest collections of mollusks in the nation. This tour will feature representatives of most of the major classes of mollusks including rare and common species, large and small varieties, and weird and bizarre forms. This monthly program is free with Patron Family Membership ($185 annually). RSVP today at (213) 763-3426. |
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May 30-31
Friday Noon to
Saturday Noon
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BioBlitz
Off-site
Chart the species that live in the Santa Monica Mountains during BioBlitz, a 24-hour inventory event. Sponsored by National Geographic and the National Park Service, teams of scientists, naturalists and volunteers will comb the mountains’ more than 150,000 acres, observing and recording as many species as possible. There will be junior ranger activities, a “scientist tent,” booths and demonstrations. The BioBlitz itself is noon to noon; it's followed by the Celebrate Biodiversity Festival, which runs on Saturday until 6 p.m. Free for Museum members or visitors with paid Museum admission, though registration is required. Free transportation to and from the site will be provided by the National Geographic Society in partnership with the Museum on Saturday. Call (213) 763-ED4U to register. |
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May 31
Saturday
9:30 am -
2:00 pm |
Birding Safari: A Fellows Family Adventure
Off-site
Join Ornithology Collections Manager Kimball Garrett and explore the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve wetlands, which contain 300 acres of one of the nation’s best birding sites. You might see endangered birds such as Belding’s Savannah Sparrow and the California Least Tern. After a picnic style lunch, you’ll embark on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center of Orange County and learn about bird rehabilitation. For more information, contact (213) 763-3316 or fellows@nhm.org. |
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