🐋 Among the 35 million real objects and artifacts in our collections, these are larger than life. Join Dr. Jorge Velez-Juarbe (Curator, Marine Mammals) behind the scenes at NHM’s Mammalogy Collection Center for a special look at gargantuan whale bones!  www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhZl...

🖊 Through "The Declaration in Progress", get a rare look at a reproduction of a draft copy of the Declaration of Independence, along with objects from impactful moments in the nation’s 250-year history—new and now on view at NHM: go.nhm.org/declaration

A little more than 30 miles north of Downtown L.A., Bear Divide is a migratory bird corridor that sits at a low-elevation passageway in the San Gabriel Mountains, funneling large concentrations of migrating birds every spring. go.nhm.org/bear-divide

⚽ We’ve got two new ways to show your team spirit this season! Celebrate your passion for the beautiful game and museum pride with our brand-new museum-themed scarves—which one are you rooting for? @nhm.org: go.nhm.org/team-nhm-scarf @tarpits.org: go.nhm.org/team-tarpits...

👀 Our collections keep growing day by day! Dr. Bill Ludt, Assistant Curator of Ichthyology, shares some of the latest additions to the Museum's fish collection.

Discover the incredible trove of marine fossils under San Pedro High School—the largest collection of marine fossils ever found in Los Angeles County: go.nhm.org/miocene-sea

🏕️ Ever wondered what it's like to spend a night inside NHM? See how programs like Wild L.A. not only bring together Community Partners and Museum experts, but also provide opportunities for individuals from marginalized communities to connect with natural environments. youtu.be/F_7ni5sYuBM?...

An international team of researchers adds a new chapter in the story of apes—including us humans—starting around 18 million years ago in North Africa. Meet 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘴, a newly described ancient ape. go.nhm.org/masripithecus

💡 To those who encourage discovery and inspire curiosity. Happy Father's Day!

Learn more about Orcas at #NHMLA's newest Exhibit, 𝘖𝘳𝘤𝘢𝘴: 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 now on view!

🦖 Beginning July 9, step into a world millions of years in the making with an exclusive behind-the-scenes Insider Tour at NHM! Go behind the scenes, see how real fossils are prepared, hear untold stories, then enjoy a rare visit to our Dinosaur Institute: go.nhm.org/insider-tour

Jun 9, 1870: Pico House opened for business #OTD. “For a time no other hotel in California matched it in elegance & quality," Carlos Manuel Salomon (Pio Pico's biography: books.google.com/books?id=iJU...). @nhm.org photo (1875): collections.nhm.org/seaver-cente...

Saturday, June 27, join NHM's Dr. Allison Shultz (Associate Curator, Ornithology) in conversation with Artist and Birder David Tomb at the Patricia Sweetow Gallery in conjunction with the exhibition, “Summer 2026: Part 1”! go.nhm.org/shultz-0627 📷 David Tomb

In further support and celebration of Juneteenth, we're happy to share we're expanding our free hours to provide complimentary access to both museums 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙖𝙮 this Friday, June 19! 🎟️ Free tickets will be available at any on-site museum ticketing desk.

In honor of #Juneteenth, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County will offer free admission to all visitors from 3pm to 5pm, Friday, June 19! Free tickets will be available at any on-site museum ticketing desk.

Traffic Advisory ⚠️ June 11–14, the FIFA Fan Festival at the Coliseum will cause heavy traffic and limited parking around the Natural History Museum. Please plan ahead and consider taking the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at the USC/Expo station.

⚽ As the oldest natural history museum on the West Coast, we were bound to find references to the history of #soccer in our vast collections—but some of the examples might surprise you! go.nhm.org/soccer-conne...

Dinosaurs, they never get old 🦕🙌

By using premium, fresh ingredients to redefine beloved cultural staples, BOPOMOFO Cafe’s Philip Wang and Eric Wang prove that true fusion isn't a lazy culinary gimmick, but an authentic reflection of their everyday bicultural lives. go.nhm.org/bopomofo-cafe

One week left, #Educators! Save your spot for our Summer Conference, "The Healing Power of Nature", next Tuesday, June 16, here at NHM.

The creation, care, and keeping of creatures is a responsibility the last full-time museum taxidermist in the U.S. takes both seriously and joyfully. Learn more about NHM’s Tim Bovard, courtesy of the @nytimes.com: go.nhm.org/nyt-tim-bovard

All clear has been given at the Museum. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Out of an abundance of caution due to police activity in Exposition Park, visitors are currently not able to enter the Museum until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

🦎 Ever wonder about the strength behind the likes of iguanas and monitor lizards? Watch as the worlds of reptiles and Masters of the Universe collide with #NHMLA's resident Herpetology Collection Manager, Nefti Camacho!

🚶✨ Taking a little trip down the #NHMLA memory lane

🪩 June 27, we’re gonna party like it’s 1977! Ahead of our 2-year transformation, join us for 𝘵𝘩𝘦 disco party of the decade before saying 𝙩𝙖𝙧-𝙩𝙖𝙧 to the Tar Pits… for now.  Celebrate nearly 50 years of mammoth memories with us: go.nhm.org/last-dance Capacity limited. 70s-theme strongly encouraged!

Another season of Adventures in Nature Day Camp is nearly here! With just 3 weeks to go, don’t miss your chance to register your child for the remaining open sessions: 🐚 July 13 - 17 | Pod Patrol 🦇 July 20 - 24 | Nocturnal Neighbors go.nhm.org/adventures

Two weeks left, Educators! There’s still time to save your spot for this year's Educator Summer Conference, “The Healing Power of Nature”, on Tuesday, June 16! go.nhm.org/educator-con...

The Ruby Fruit was more than a bar. It was a signal in the city of Los Angeles, a space specifically carved out for the "sapphically inclined,” welcoming all members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community: go.nhm.org/ruby-fruit

🗡️ At first glance, could you tell which of He-Man's allies were inspired by what reptile species? Nefti Camacho, Collections Manager of Herpetology (and resident Masters of the Universe superfan!), shares the lore.

June 3, join KCRW, Sony Pictures Television, and NHM for an evening of live orchestral performances and composers from The Boys, For All Mankind, Pluribus, and Spider-Noir in conversation moderated by Jon Burlingame at the NHM Commons Theater!   Space is limited. RSVP: go.nhm.org/kcrw-sony-pi...

From the Press Room | Unearthed in Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, 𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘶𝘫𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴—the ‘Witch Croc’—highlights the weirdness of life during the dawn of the dinosaurs and the legacy and ongoing discoveries at an iconic site 20 years into excavation: go.nhm.org/toothless-tr...

When you step inside Canter’s Deli, you’re immediately enveloped by a sense of permanence. Beneath the iconic autumn-leaf ceiling, third-generation owner Marc Canter oversees a 24-hour sanctuary that has served as the city's "neutral ground" for nearly a century. nhm.org/stories/cant...

🐢 Slow and steady has survived for over millions of years. Celebrate #WorldTurtleDay with NHM's resident 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭-ebrity, Sage, and learn more about turtles with Senior Manager of Living Collections, Leslie Gordon!

They're so little and smol 🥺

🐝 From metallic orchid bees to large carpenter bees, every species plays a part in keeping our ecosystems thriving and our flowers blooming. This #WorldBeeDay, take a closer look at the incredible variety of bees with Assistant Curator of Entomology, Megan Barkdull!

🐟 Something seems fishy.... Dive deeper into our Ichthyology Collection with Assistant Curator Dr. Bill Ludt and learn how the collections can show change in species communities over time!

👀 A new experience is headed to NHM later this year, and we want YOUR opinion! Have a few minutes to spare? Share your thoughts: nhm.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

🌿 Educators, save your spot! June 16, join us for “The Healing Power of Nature,” a professional development conference where educators can learn healing pathways for themselves and their students using SoCal's remarkable natural and cultural landscapes. Register today: go.nhm.org/educator-con...

🇮🇳 Sunday, May 31, enjoy performances from BollyPop in our latest “Dancing in L.A.” showcase! Blending classical, folk, and Bollywood‑inspired choreography to showcase the cultural richness and diversity of the subcontinent, join us in celebrating the joy of movement: go.nhm.org/dancing-in-la

☕ Endorffeine isn’t your typical neighborhood coffee shop. Located in Chinatown’s Far East Plaza, Endorffeine is a minimalist laboratory where the chaotic energy of Los Angeles is filtered into a singular, mindful experience. go.nhm.org/endorffeine

Traffic Advisory ⚠️ Thursday, May 14, USC Commencement ceremonies at the LA Memorial Coliseum will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding around the Museum. Please plan your visit accordingly, and consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station!

The results are in! Across 61 countries, over 106 THOUSAND people worked together to document their nearby nature — resulting in over 3 million new, important data points for biodiversity science and observation. Click to see some highlights, and explore more: citynaturestats.com

🌈 Saturday, June 6, Pride in Bloom is back and brighter than ever, transforming the Museum into a vibrant, all-ages destination filled with glamour, curiosity, and a whole lot of heart with co-creators Drag Arts Lab: go.nhm.org/pride-in-bloom Free to the General Public at the NHM Commons Theater.

From L.A. to N.Y., “Shared Planet” Episode 1, “Cities,” highlights inspiring stories of people reshaping urban life and sharing space with wildlife. Watch for a special segment on our own Miguel Ordeñana, P-22, and more!  Streaming Wednesdays through May 20 on @pbs.org: go.nhm.org/shared-planet

When most people picture a shark, they might imagine something large, sleek, and unmistakably “sharky.” But the truth is that sharks are wildly diverse, and many species have adaptations so unusual that they can seem almost unreal: go.nhm.org/strange-sharks

The #NHMLAC Spring Week of Giving starts 𝙉𝙊𝙒. May 4 through 8, all gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000, thanks to an anonymous donor!  Help us reach our goal, directly supporting programming, research, and collections! Make your gift today: onecau.se/weekofgiving...

Educators, Save the Date! June 16, join us for a professional development conference that empowers educators to inspire our next generation of environmental stewards in emotionally safe classrooms where recovery and resiliency thrive! 🪴 Registration available soon. go.nhm.org/educator-con...

When is a bird a mystery? When it’s an (a)enigma. Meet 𝘚𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘢 𝘢𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘮𝘢, a little green bird found in a thin slice of tropical rainforest cutting through Central and South America, including Colombia, the most bird-biodiverse country on the planet: go.nhm.org/lice-lens

🦁 TONIGHT. We’re celebrating our #FirstFridays 20th Anniversary Season Finale with live music from John Glacier John Glacier and D33J, featured discussion "Life at the Cosmic Scale" with the Berggruen Institute, DJ sets, pop-ups, food, and more! SOLD OUT—Event details: go.nhm.org/first-friday...