Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

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 […]

Fossil Fanatics 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 […]

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Los Angeles’ Past Explore the fascinating history of the city you call home! Take a closer look at how people and wildlife have shaped Los Angeles into what it is today, from the creatures that roamed here millions of years ago, to the first Angelenos who expertly managed the landscape. Explore our renovated Becoming Los […]

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 […]

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 […]

We share the city of Los Angeles with many interesting animal neighbors, from the Griffith Park mountain lion to the birds in the Nature Gardens. Come and explore the wild side of Los Angeles at NHMLA. Meet an opossum, do lunch with a rattlesnake, and go for a walk with a desert tortoise. Museum scientists […]