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First Fridays: From Feelings to Pheromones

Join us May 3 for The Plant Clones Are Coming.

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Special Experiences

Explore a diverse range of programs and exhibitions highlighting and celebrating our vast collections and Los Angeles communities.

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Upcoming Event

Earth Day at NHM: April 21

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Adventures in Nature

Register for Summer Camp

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Seasonal Exhibition

Butterfly Pavilion

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Featured Exhibition

100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World

T. rex Growth Series

Ongoing Exhibition

Dinosaur Hall

L.A. Underwater Exhibition

Featured Exhibition

L.A. Underwater

SEM Diatoms

Featured Exhibition

Scanning Electron Microscope Lab

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Earth Month 2024

Between the extraordinary research happening behind the scenes and in the field to the incredible community science happening in our backyards at NHM and La Brea Tar Pits, we party every day like it's Earth Day.

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In L.A.

NHM Online Presents ChocoLAte: From  Beans to Bliss

A video series celebrating the diversity of Los Angeles and its people through the lens of chocolate

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Stories

Okay, now I'm curious
Pupae organization

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From Butterflies With Love

Discover how the butterflies in our Pavilion help protect their native habitats
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At NHM there's something for everyone! What interests you?

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Dinosaurs
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Bugs
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Gems & Minerals
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Oceans
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Los Angeles
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Nature
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Climate Change
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Birds
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Fossils
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Reptiles