Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
Discover your world past and present. See dinosaurs in our new Dinosaur Hall, including the world's only Tyrannosaurus rex growth series. Get the behind- the- scenes look at how scientists work on fossils at our Dino Lab. See 240 specimens, including skeletons from mastodons to whales, animal dioramas from North American and Africa, and more. Stroll through our extensive Nature Gardens, and discover true stories about plants and animals in our Nature Lab. See and touch more than 2,000 spectacular specimens displayed in our Gem and Mineral Hall, and enter into the vault to view diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and other exquisite gems. Our Butterfly and Spider Pavilions are open seasonally. Here you can wander through the changing ecosystem with over 30 species of fluttering butterflies all around you, or witness arachnids up close and personal.
Hours
| Monday | 9:30am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 9:30am - 5:00pm |
Suggested Parking
Parking is available for $10 in the Museum’s Car Park on Bill Robertson Lane off of Exposition Blvd. If the Car Park is full, patrolled lots are also available directly across from the Museum on Bill Robertson Lane for $10 (cash only), as well as in lots throughout Exposition Park. Parking rates and availability may vary during special events in Exposition Park. NHM has designated parking during USC games.
Suggested Public Transit
Take the Expo Line right to our door. Trains run daily from 5 am to 12:30 am. Show your ticket and receive our Metro discount of $1.25 off adult admission. Visit the Metro website for more information.
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