NHM HOMEPAGE
What's On
Seasonal Exhibition
Butterfly Pavilion
Wonder takes flight in this enchanting live butterfly exhibit. Don’t miss your chance to experience the pavilion before it flutters away—season ends August 24.
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3D Film
Ocean Paradise
Journey to remote Pacific atolls in this stunning new short film that reveals the beauty, history, and fragility of some of the world’s most pristine marine ecosystems.
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Film Screening
Green Screen: Our Planet on Film
Attend a special screening of "HUMAN FOOTPRINT: VANISHING ACT" — presented with PBS SoCal and featuring La Brea Tar Pits. Explore what disappearing species reveal about human impact on our planet. FREE with RSVP.
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Family Film
Tiny Giants
Discover the hidden worlds beneath our feet in this family-friendly film that follows a brave chipmunk on a big adventure through a miniature wilderness.
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Highlights
Plan Your Visit
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Experience the Museum
Discover endless possibilities from exhibitions to events to activities and more.
Exhibitions
Explore unique and thought-provoking exhibitions that inspire curiosity and wonder.
Stories
Dive into surprising stories that illuminate museum research, collections, and L.A culture.
Stories
How Bird Feathers Work
A brief look at the structure of feathers—and what they mean to birds
A Monster “Goblin” at the Feet of Dinosaurs
Meet the newly discovered giant, armored lizard named for the Hobbit’s goblin prince
Amorous Alligator Lizards
We need your help studying their mating behavior.
Project Phoenix: July 1—Nov 30
Join this community science project investigating wildfire smoke's impact on birds
Videos
The Cat That Changed Los Angeles
Watch a discussion on P-22, the mountain lion that left a lasting influence on art, culture, wildlife conservation, and public awareness of urban nature.
New Exhibit | The Ever-Changing Flow with Lauren Schoth
Watch Lauren Schoth discuss her diorama of the ecological evolution of the Los Angeles River.
Wolves vs. California
Explore the history and future of Wolves in California, and ultimately two species' struggle to survive.
Uncensored
Restoring one of L.A.’s most controversial murals with Barbara Carrasco
