🧐 When you find the museum quite 𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙩ing.

🎉 TONIGHT. 5:30pm: Doors for Museum Members 6pm: Doors for General Admission 6:30pm: Featured Discussion with Dr. Kayce Bell and Dr. Jack Gilbert, moderated by Dr. Yewande Pearse 8pm: Georgia Maq 9pm: Jay Som Drinks, food trucks, pop-ups, and more! Full event schedule: go.nhm.org/first-friday...

The Black community is a rich tapestry of cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and experiences—and encompasses a wide range of traditions, languages, and customs. Explore stories, people, places, organizations, and events that have shaped Los Angeles and beyond: go.nhm.org/celebrating-...

Tuesday, February 10, join @kcrw.com, @20thcenturystudios.bsky.social, and #NHMLA for a special screening of "Avatar: Fire and Ash" in 3D, featuring a conversation with the film's Academy Award®-nominated costume designer and VFX team at the NHM Commons Theater! Space is limited: bit.ly/kcrw-avatar

☕ Step into South LA Cafe, and you aren't just entering a coffee shop—you’re entering a 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺. Discover how a legacy of labor organizing and a leap of faith transformed a corner in South Central into a movement with “Brewing Resistance and Resilience”: go.nhm.org/south-la-cafe

🤔 Noticed nets in our gardens? Their purpose may surprise you. Nets are placed around the garden beds to keep feral cats from getting in. While their presence helps keep our plants free of mice and other critters, we’d rather keep them out of our plots—they're not litter boxes, after all!

🦖🦣 Who will reign supreme?! February 20 and 21, join us alongside Rextooth Studios’ Ted Rechlin for an epic battle to crown the toughest champions of the dino and Ice Age eras with “Prehistoric Fight Nights” at the NHM Commons Theater: go.nhm.org/prehistoric-...

☕ New year, new stories! NHM Online Presents “L.A. Culture in a Cup,” an online series celebrating the diversity of Los Angeles and its people through the lens of beverages and their significant vessels that bring us together: nhm.org/la-culture-cup

#FirstFridays returns February 6 with a full evening of live music, DJs, pop-up experiences, food and drinks, and nighttime exploration across the Museum! 🎉 See the full lineup and get tickets: go.nhm.org/first-friday...

👋 This Saturday, January 31, enjoy ASL interpretation for our Ocean Encounters show! Featuring life-sized sea creature puppets, join us for an adventure that takes you under the sea and into the prehistoric past through live performance: go.nhm.org/ocean-encoun...

🎉 Our #FirstFridays 20th Anniversary season kicks off on February 6! Enjoy the Museum after hours with live music from headliner Jay Som and Georgia Maq, KCRW DJ sets, Discussions, Food Trucks, Drinks, Pop-Up Experiences, Local Artists, and more: go.nhm.org/first-friday...

🐳 A new temporary exhibition is coming to #NHMLA this spring, and we want your thoughts on our upcoming campaign! If you’ve got a few minutes to spare, share your thoughts—your feedback will help us plan for future exhibitions: go.nhm.org/es-0126

ICYMI 🦣 We're proud to announce the creation of the Samuel Oschin Global Center for Ice Age Research, which will be the scientific and research backbone of the reimagined La Brea #TarPits, bringing Ice Age research and the museum into the future! Learn more: go.nhm.org/reimagine

🦖 Big news about a ‘little’ tyrant: new research finds that Nanotyrannus wasn’t a baby T. rex after all! Through examining the throat bone of the Nanotyrannus, researchers found that while smaller, the species was a fully grown and distinct predator during its time.

🐸 The soothing sounds of home or a sonic menace? How you feel about the coquí's call depends on context, but when coquí frogs call in L.A. County, our Herpetology Curator, Dr. Greg Pauly, answers: go.nhm.org/coqui-frog-c...

🐄 Holy (sea)cow! Published in the journal @peerj.bsky.social, an international team of paleontologists, including #NHMLA's Curator of Marine Mammals, Dr. Jorge Velez-Juarbe, identified the new species unearthed from an ancient dugong graveyard in Qatar: go.nhm.org/dugong

This Saturday, January 24, PBS SoCal’s bringing #WeatherHunters to life at #NHMLA with America’s most beloved weathercaster, Al Roker, and special guests from the show! Free with Museum General Admission. Screenings available on a first-come, first-served basis: go.nhm.org/weather-hunt...

🐳 A new temporary exhibition is coming to #NHMLA this spring, and we want your thoughts on our upcoming campaign! If you’ve got a few minutes to spare, share your thoughts—your feedback will help us plan for future exhibitions: go.nhm.org/es-0126

From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, we reveal the untold stories of the oceans' most astonishing creatures. Go on a global odyssey with “Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet”, now playing in the NHM Commons Theater! go.nhm.org/oceans-3d

🗣️ Educators! Saturday, February 7, join us as we spotlight local LAUSD teacher Brent Rojo and engage in an in-classroom interdisciplinary STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) project! Register today: go.nhm.org/ew-020726

🌤️ Whatever the weather, we're in it together!  Saturday, January 24, PBS SoCal’s bringing #WeatherHunters to life at #NHMLA with America’s most beloved weathercaster, Al Roker!  Join us in exploring the science of weather through fun activities and special screenings: go.nhm.org/weather-hunt...

😸 Calling all cat lovers! Thursday, January 29, join us for #CatVideoFest, a nonstop reel of the funniest, cutest, and most entertaining cat videos you’ve ever seen!  We're not 𝘬𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 around—you won't want to miss this 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘳-fectly unique event! Save your spot today: go.nhm.org/catvideofest

🎉 We’re celebrating 20 years of #FirstFridays! Whether it’s your first experience or you’re a seasoned attendee, join us for live music in the Mammal Halls, engaging conversations in the NHM Commons Theater, food trucks, cocktails, and access to #NHMLA after dark!  go.nhm.org/first-fridays

⋆˙𖢻 Can gypsum crystals hold alien life from Mars? Explore every facet of these incredible crystals with our Mineral Sciences Curator, Aaron Celestian: go.nhm.org/alien-life

🌿 We’re thrilled to announce that our Nature Gardens are now Green Grounds certified at the Gold level! This #rewildyourcampus certification is for institutions working to reduce synthetic pesticide use and transition to more sustainable, organic landcare practices: go.nhm.org/nature-garde...

🔎 From prehistoric giant lizards and ancient raccoons to newly discovered spiders and heroic extinct dugongs, #NHMLAC researchers had a busy 2025! Meet some of the coolest creatures newly described, along with other inspiring discoveries: go.nhm.org/2025-discove...

🌿 At #NHMLA, we're quite 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙙 of our Nature Gardens! From California lilacs (Ceanothus) to valley oak (Quercus lobata), the plants seen in our gardens are carefully chosen through research and consideration of what is readily available to fit the space: go.nhm.org/gardens

Closure Advisory ⚠️ Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our visitors and staff, the Museum will close at 3pm on Wednesday, December 24, due to the impending storms. Stay safe and dry out there!

Minerals have been an invaluable asset to human innovation and our everyday lives. As we celebrate the arrival of our new exhibition “Unearthed: Raw Beauty”, learn the many ways people have been utilizing minerals, from antiquity to today: go.nhm.org/building-blo...

Happy Pawlidays, one and all!  Ready to unwrap our latest Purrrfect Portraits? As we continue to celebrate “Fierce! The Story of Cats”,  we’re calling for your photos to showcase here and in the halls of the Museum. Congratulations to our latest winner, “Festive Feline”, a.k.a. Mr. Chomps!

Fun fact: the NHM Commons garden faces south and with purpose. On the south side, climate runs hotter compared to other areas of the Museum, allowing some plants to flourish better than others. Take a closer look during your next visit—NHM Commons is free for all!

🇰🇷 Save the date! Sunday, January 18, join us as the Kim Eung Hwa & Korean Dance Academy graces the NHM Commons Theater with two captivating performances in the latest installment of our Dancing in L.A. series! Tickets now available: go.nhm.org/dancing-la

Dr. Anthony Kampf, Curator Emeritus of Mineral Sciences, says his work over the years sometimes seemed like an episode of CSI, conducting “forensic mineralogy”—unravelling mysteries, detecting fakes, and spotting signs of human intervention by following clues: go.nhm.org/forensic-min...

Ever wanted exclusive access to the #TarPits? Beginning December 20, join an expert guide on select dates for a tour of the site, meet researchers, sort real micro fossils, and fuel crucial research while inspiring the next generation of paleontologists.  Book your tour: go.nhm.org/tar-pits-tour

A dazzling new exhibition has finally arrived! Discover some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered as we reveal the beauty of minerals and crystals in their natural state, some on view for the very first time. Don’t miss “Unearthed: Raw Beauty”: nhm.org/unearthed

From Fierce felines to Dueling Dinos and some of the most spectacular minerals ever Unearthed, there’s so much to see this season!  🐾 Spend your 𝙥𝙖𝙬lidays with us! Plan your visit today: NHM.org

From saber-toothed cats to P-22, L.A. has been the home of iconic big cats for ages. In celebration of “Fierce! The Story of Cats” on view at @nhm.org, meet some of the bygone big cats that called the South Land home. youtu.be/-PvAbUGnxgc

🎁 Still looking for that special gift? From dinosaurs to fierce felines, celebrate the holiday season with #NHMLAC gifts that spark awe! Shop exclusive collections both in-store and online: shop.nhm.org

👀✅ Fit check! Strut your stuff with Allison Nill, fur parent of Orange Boys of WeHo and discover what is absolutely FIERCE about #NHMLA's Fierce the Story of Cats! Don't miss out on Fierce! the Story of Cats now on view until February 18, 2026.

🐈🐾 From wild hunters to household companions, the story of the domestic cat begins thousands of years ago in the ancient Middle East. Discover more about our feline companions at Fierce! The Story of Cats now on view at #NHMLA.

👑 Return of the Short (Tyrant) King! With the help of our 𝘛. 𝘳𝘦𝘹 growth series, researchers show throat bones accurately record maturity in dinosaurs, establishing 𝘕𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘺𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘶𝘴 as a distinct species—𝙣𝙤𝙩 a juvenile 𝘛. 𝘳𝘦𝘹: go.nhm.org/nanotyrannus

💎 Beginning Sunday, December 14, descend into a world of mystery and wonder to learn about the science behind minerals, crystals, gems, and rocks, emerging with a deeper understanding that minerals are everywhere—from distant caves to our homes and even our bones: nhm.org/unearthed

Saturday, December 6, we're proud to partner with LA Commons to present the Cultural Treasures Market at NHM—a celebration of the rich cultural traditions, creativity, and resilience of South Los Angeles and Altadena artisans and small businesses! go.nhm.org/cultural-tre...

Spiders and scorpions, deep dark caves, advanced mathematics—what many people consider nightmare fuel, #NHMLA's new Assistant Curator of Entomology, Dr. Rodrigo Monjaraz Ruedas, calls work: go.nhm.org/rodrigo-ruedas

🦉 Meet Odin, one of the extraordinary working animals crucial to the Los Angeles County workforce! youtu.be/GIN7WMEfRMc

🤓🕷️ Spiders are the OG web developers! Find out how our multi-legged friends build their webs (no softwares needed!) Learn more about spiders with this seasonal exhibit now open until November 30!

💕💚 Pink goes g̶o̶o̶d̶ well with green.  This beautiful 213.8 ct elbaite tourmaline has been in our Gem & Mineral Collection since 1966, purchased from the Martin L. Ehrmann Co., from whom we acquired numerous specimens over the years.

In honor of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, our Museums will offer free admission to all visitors from 3 - 5pm this Friday, November 21. Free tickets will be available at any on-site museum ticketing desk. The #NHMLAC is proud to offer this general admission benefit at both @nhm.org and @tarpits.org.

Artist Jason Pereira draws on his heritage and L.A. upbringing in the creation of his impactful art. Revisit his residency and go behind the scenes with “Collections Revealed”: youtu.be/IOT1qFC5VGs What will the Collections reveal 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 week? Find out Thursdays at 11am in the NHM Commons Theater!

Wild cat spotted lurking in the jungle! Can you spot our friendly feline? 👀 Discover all types of cats at Fierce! The Story of Cats now on view at #NHMLA!