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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

This Los Angeles institution boasts one of California’s top collections of fossils, live plants and animals, gems and minerals, and interactive exhibits. It’s the perfect family-friendly way to enjoy an exciting, informative range of specimens and displays. Whatever your passion, you’re sure to learn something here.

Los Angeles CityPASS includes:

General Admission — Entry includes all permanent exhibits, the Nature Gardens, and the interactive Nature Lab.

Highlights

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    Explore one of California’s top collections of fossils, live plants and animals, and gems and minerals.

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    Check out the terrifying T. rex in the Museum's Dinosaur Hall, with a collection of more than 300 fossils and 20 mounted skeletons on display. Don't miss the "Dinosaur Encounters" show, a live-theater experience with multimedia storytelling and large-scale puppets.

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    Admire glittering diamonds, rubies, sapphires and gold in the Gems and Minerals Hall.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

The Museum hosts a lot of field trips during morning hours, so for a quieter experience, visit after 12pm.

To get the full experience, allow about two and a half hours for your visit. If you're short on time, don't miss the Dinosaur Hall.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll see at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: Neighborhood Grill, Commons Cafe

Shopping: NHM Store, Dino Hall Store, Commons Marketplace

Accessibility

Visit the Museum's website for information on services for guests with specific needs.

Parking/Transportation

Parking is $18 onsite. The NHM Car Park is open from 9:15am–6pm and located on Bill Robertson Lane, just south of Exposition Boulevard. Ins and outs parking is not available. There are a limited number of ADA spots available for guests with visible ADA placards. The Museum has 40 new free charging stations for electric vehicles. Payment for this lot can be made with credit card only. Get directions and more information on parking and transportation.

Offers & Upgrades

Orcas: Our Shared Future

Explore the powerful connections between orcas, people, and the oceans we share through life-size replicas and dynamic installations in Orcas: Our Shared Future. Discover how these intelligent, family-centered animals live, communicate and thrive. View captivating sculptures, masks and prints by Indigenous artists of the Pacific Northwest coast that honor the compelling relationships between orcas and Northwest Coast First Nations. This special exhibition runs through April 2027 and requires a separate ticket, which you can purchase at the Museum.

Contact Information & Hours

  • Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
  • 900 Exposition Blvd.
  • Los Angeles, CA 90007
  • Daily: 9:30am-5pm

Closed: First Tuesday of every month, New Year's Day (Jan. 1), July 4, Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday of November), and Christmas Day (Dec. 25)

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