🌎 Celebrate the planet with #NHMLA on Sunday, April 19! Enjoy our annual #EarthDay Festival complete with all-day programming, including LEGO® activities, musical performances, special screenings, collection displays, and so much more! Free with Museum Admission: go.nhm.org/earth-day-fe...

༄.° Beginning April 26, dive into an unforgettable experience with “Orcas: Our Shared Future,” a new exhibition coming to #NHMLA! Explore powerful connections between orcas, people, and the oceans we share through life-size replicas and dynamic installations, weaving together science and culture.

🦋 Wonder has officially taken flight at #NHMLA! Have you saved your spot for this season’s #ButterflyPavilion? Don’t miss your chance to walk among hundreds of butterflies and colorful native plants, now on view through August 23: nhm.org/butterflies And as always, Members see it for free!

🌎 Saturday, April 25, join us to celebrate the paperback release of Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s “What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures” at a special after-hours event at the #TarPits! Tickets and full event details: go.nhm.org/climate-danc...

🕕 Time flies when you’re having fun. We’re halfway through our #FirstFridays 20th Anniversary season—will 𝙮𝙤𝙪 be joining us on April 3?  Enjoy #NHMLA after hours with live music, DJ sets, Curiosity Crawl, Pop-Up Experiences, Local Artists, Community Partners, and more: go.nhm.org/first-friday...

😌 Millions of years of lore under one roof. What's your favorite #NHMLA memory?

💃🕺 We're halfway through the #FirstFridays season.. See you on the dancefloor? Celebrate 20 years of nightlife at #NHMLA! Tickets for April 3 on sale now: go.nhm.org/first-friday...

From the Press Room | Scientists at #NHMLA, UCLA, Indiana University, and Cal State University, Dominguez Hills, flock together to measure the reflectance of mid-infrared in bird feathers for the first time: go.nhm.org/reflectance-...

🔬 Final weeks! Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in studying the #NHMLAC Collections? If you’re currently enrolled in an accredited degree-granting program, apply for our Student Collections Study Awards now through April 1—details: go.nhm.org/study-award

🦫 Look into the real-life ecosystems of beavers as National Geographic and Dr. Christine Wilkinson (Assistant Curator, Community Science) show Host Michelle Khare and the star of Pixar’s “Hoppers”, Piper Curda, how this incredible species shapes its environment! www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9GX...

📸 Long before celebrities rocked their red carpet looks, our planet was creating works of dazzling beauty. Get ready to go glam as we unearth these earthly fashions: go.nhm.org/earthly-fash...

🍓 Led by founders and co-owners Maricruz and Celina Lopez, Cruzita's Deli & Cafe is a tribute to the women who came before them, a promise to the neighborhood they call home, and a radical mission to prove that "food is love”: go.nhm.org/cruzitas

🦕 Did you hear the dino-mite news? Dinosaur Encounters has returned with new puppets and a refreshed storyline! Set between the Utah Badlands and Los Angeles, follow paleontologists at a remote dig site where fossil bones transform into dinosaurs before your very eyes: nhm.org/dinoencounters

🎨 This Thursday, March 12, experience an intimate evening of conversation and creativity with Chicana artist Barbara Carrasco and her landmark mural, “L.A. History: A Mexican Perspective”! Free with advance registration—space is limited: go.nhm.org/painting-los...

✨🥹 The pygmy sperm whale will turn that frown upside down!

🐴 Although formal #LunarNewYear festivities have come to an end, the Year of the Horse has just begun! We invite you to gallop into a horse-inspired virtual tour through nature and from our Collections, including specimens, ranching tools, and even the Horse Conch: go.nhm.org/lunar-new-ye...

Sunday, March 22, our seasonal #ButterflyPavilion officially takes flight! Featuring nearly 30 species, walk among hundreds of beautiful butterflies and colorful native plants flourishing in natural light: nhm.org/butterflies 🦋 Members, enjoy special preview days on March 20 and 21!

🪲 Another exciting season of Adventures in Nature Day Camp is nearly here! Whether it’s exploring dinosaurs or the nature all around us in new ways, our programs have provided decades of unique, hands-on experiences for campers. Summer's sessions begin June 29—register today: go.nhm.org/adventures

🕺🪩 Celebrate 20 years of #FirstFridays at #NHMLA! Experience the Museum after-hours through music, food, nature, and culture like never before. Grab your tickets for the March 6 event at NHM.org/FirstFridays.

🏙️ In two weeks, our #FirstFridays 20th Anniversary season continues on March 6! Enjoy the Museum after hours with live music from THAO and al menne, sets from Artform’s Collective of Vinyl Selectors, 𝙋𝙇𝙐𝙎 Curiosity Crawl, Pop-Up Experiences, Local Artists, and more: go.nhm.org/first-friday...

Marvel at some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered through “Unearthed: Raw Beauty,” now on view at #NHMLA.

**UPDATE** Due to unforeseen circumstances, both Prehistoric Fight Nights (February 20 & 21) have been cancelled. Existing ticketholders will be refunded and contacted with additional information regarding their orders within 48 hours. Apologies for the inconvenience!

This Saturday, February 21, join Cindy Stansbury of the J Los Angeles Early Childhood Center for the first of her series of back-to-back readings in the Nature Gardens! 🖤 Free with Museum Admission.

🐌 This #ValentinesDay, it’s all about the SNERCH for true love! This Snail Search season, be on the lookout for snails with counter-clockwise shells—the science behind them may surprise you: go.nhm.org/sinistral-sn...

🐾 From the majestic to the domestic, the felines of “Fierce! The Story of Cats” have clawed their way into our hearts—but it’s time to say goodbye! Don’t miss your last chance to explore the exhibition, on view until Wednesday, February 18: go.nhm.org/fierce-cats

The Last California Wolf was killed more than a hundred years ago, and now, they’re back. Explore their history and future with “Wolves vs. California,” a documentary from #NHMLA in collaboration with National Geographic. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArKy...

Cats were highly revered in ancient society—in fact, the Great Sphinx of Giza depicted the head of pharaoh Khafre with the body of a resting lion. But what did all of this fame mean for the felines? From Sphinx to Siamese, take a journey through the evolution of cats: go.nhm.org/cat-evolution

Ever wonder how you can tell a dinosaur’s age? In a new study establishing Nanotyrannus as a species, researchers cross-sectioned slices of its hyoid to gauge maturity and understand how quickly it grew. Read more about the brand new discovery here: nhm.org/new-nanotyra...

🦖🦣 Next week, join award-winning Graphic Novelist, Animator, Filmmaker, and Science Communicator Ted Rechlin as he goes head-to-head with #NHMLAC experts to crown the toughest dino and Ice Age era champions! Don’t miss “Prehistoric Fight Nights” February 20 and 21: go.nhm.org/prehistoric-...

🧐 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

🦖🦣 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