Natural History Museum

Bug Fair tickets for May 18 are now sold out.

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Upcoming Festival

Bug Fair 2025–Tickets Are Sold Out

Join us on May 17 and 18 for the 39th annual Bug Fair. Meet extraordinary insects, get hands-on with fun activities, and discover the fascinating world of bugs.

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Upcoming Event

First Fridays: AMPLIFIED

From bold performances to big ideas, find your rhythm at First Fridays: AMPLIFIED—an after-hours celebration of sound, science, and connection.

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Summer Camp

Adventures in Nature Camps 2025

Give your child a summer of discovery at NHM! Kids in grades K to 5 explore dinosaurs, the natural world, and more through exciting hands-on camps.

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Grand Opening

NHM Commons

Our new wing is now open!

Start Exploring

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Live Performance

Ocean Encounters

Take the plunge with NHM's live puppet show. Ocean Encounters takes you under the sea and into the prehistoric past.

What's On

Exhibitions, Events & More

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See T. REX 3D in the New Commons Theater

Don’t miss this captivating science adventure celebrating the greatest of all tyrants.

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First Fridays: Amplified

On June 6, explore how music affects our brains, emotions, and daily lives with neuroscientist and music producer Dr. Susan Rogers—plus live music, DJs, cocktails, sound baths, and more.

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Upcoming Exhibition

Fierce! The Story of Cats – Coming Soon!

Opening July 13, this all-new exhibition invites you into the wild and wonderful world of cats—past and present—through hands-on displays, stunning specimens, and immersive experiences. Tickets on sale meow!

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Seasonal Pavilion

Butterfly Pavilion

Wonder takes flight at the Museum in this seasonal exhibition–now open!

Highlights

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Plan Your Visit

Make the most of your museum visit with this essential information.

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Experience the Museum

Discover endless possibilities from exhibitions to events to activities and more.

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Explore unique and thought-provoking exhibitions that inspire curiosity and wonder.

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Dive into surprising stories that illuminate museum research, collections, and L.A culture.

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Celebrating Asian, Asian American & Pacific Islander Communities

This month, we're recognizing the heritage and history of the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities, past and present.

Stories

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The Lights Below

A new study shines a light on the bioluminescence in the rare fish

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Crocodile-Like Predators Ruled the Prehistoric Caribbean

NHM scientist discovers sebicids, ancient crocodile-like beasts, reigned over the West Indies

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Amorous Alligator Lizards

We need your help studying their mating behavior.

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The first rule of Flight Club is that butterflies are beautiful little jerks.

Videos

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Are Dire Wolves Alive Again?

Watch as Dr. Mairin Balisi shares some insight about the Ice Age Angeleno.

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Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan | Stories Behind the Exhibition Photos

Take a deep dive into three photos from the exhibit "Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan."

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NHM's Mammalogy Collection with NATGEO's Ronan Donovan & Dr. Xiaoming Wang

Explore our Mammalogy collection with the photographer behind "Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan."

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The Story of NHM Commons

Experience how the Museum’s new wing and community hub came to be.

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In L.A.

NHM Online Presents L.A. on Wheels

Breaking Boundaries in Motion

Kanya Sesser | No Legs, No Limits

Break into more

At NHM there’s something for everyone!

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Gems & Minerals

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