Marisol Jara

Join us in the Nature Garden as we celebrate nature and the traditions around Day of Dead in Jardín de Recuerdos, Garden of Memories. Day of the Dead is a cultural tradition celebrated in Mexico and throughout Latin America in which people remember loved ones who have passed in a celebration of life.  Enjoy an […]

Murals have the power to stop people in their tracks, immortalize a location, and command attention. They not only adorn public spaces, but have the ability to communicate important messages on a larger platform. In Los Angeles, women muralists create work that reflects their lives, lived experiences, and also the diversity of their audiences. This […]

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is proud to present the book launch of Wild L.A. Join us for an evening panel discussion with the authors, touching on the research and stories behind the book, followed by a Q&A. Special museum collections highlighting elements of the book will be on display between 6 […]

The fossil record tells us about the environments and events from long ago and help us make decisions about the future. At the Natural History Museum, our Dinosaur Institute houses fossils that have been acquired over nearly a century—and our paleontologists are still making new discoveries every day! Learn what NHM paleontologists uncovered during recent […]

Scientists have demonstrated that climate change is real, but polls show that 30 percent of Americans disagree. Scientists have shown that genetically modified foods pose no threat, but, according to one survey, half the country sees such foods as dangerous. And despite scientific assurances about vaccine safety, the number of very young children who don’t […]

In celebration of the exhibition, Natural History of Horror, join us this evening as we explore the classic horror film, Dracula (1931) and dissect how scientific discoveries have stirred fear and inspired creativity in people, both past and present. The evening includes access to the exhibition, a special performance, Dracula film screening plus light snacks […]

In celebration of the exhibition, Natural History of Horror, join us this evening as we explore the classic horror film, Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) and dissect how scientific discoveries have stirred fear and inspired creativity in people past and present. The evening includes access to the exhibition, rare museum collection displays, special effects makeup artist demonstrations, […]