NHM Public Programs

There is always something new to discover at NHM! On Saturday, May 14, join us for a fun-filled day of activities in celebration of our newest temporary exhibition, L.A. Underwater. After exploring this exciting new exhibit, enjoy drop-in activity stations— sort and identify real marine fossils from the LA area, see amazing specimens from behind […]

Queer Family Day at the Natural History Museum Join us for NHM’s first-ever, Queer Family Day! Visit us on Saturday, June 11 from 9:30 am–2 pm for a rainbow-themed scavenger hunt, dino dance party, drag queen storytime, up-close encounters with behind-the-scenes museum collections, and more! Program Schedule: Rainbow Scavenger Hunt | Dueling Dinos | 9:30 […]

Celebrate the science and culture of bread in L.A. at NHM’s Kneaded Bread Fest! Meet the bakers featured in Kneaded: L.A. Bread Stories. They will be on-hand selling and sharing the same cultural breads they make in their bakeries, cafes, food trucks and homes. Enjoy performances and presentations, hands-on activities, a pop-up bread-themed exhibition, storytime, […]

This February 18, join us as we dive into marine science! Youth ages 8–18 are invited to participate in hands-on STEM workshops, with real scientists from the Museum’s Marine Biodiversity Center (advanced registration required).  Guests of all ages can enjoy a Museum scavenger hunt and fun drop-in activities in our STEMinist Lounge. Plus, explore the […]

During Black History Month, NHM is thrilled to welcome Prosperity Market, a unique mobile farmer’s market and Black-owned businesses advocate. Join us on Saturday, February 17, for an afternoon celebrating Black farmers, chefs, and entrepreneurs at Prosperity Market’s Pop-Up Farmers Market in the Nature Gardens at the Natural History Museum! Find your favorite farmers market goodies, discover […]