FREE TO SEE- Exposition Park
Discovery Center
Dig for dinosaurs, wonder at live insects, and organize your own diorama. Discover the natural world! The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Discovery Center at the The Natural History Museum has something for every investigator. Pretend to be a paleontologist in the Paleo Playzone;
marvel at the beauty and variety of bugs in Bugtopia; and create your own nature scene in the Moveable Museum. You can even get a backstage peek of our puppeteers suiting up for their popular Dinosaur Encounters show.
Butterfly Pavilion and Spider Pavilion:
Seasonally, you can wander through the changing ecosystem with over 30 species of fluttering butterflies all around you, or witness arachnids up close and personal.
Galleries of Natural History
As education professionals, we understand that an appreciation of science and the natural world reaches people through many different channels. We are committed to removing any barriers that we might find standing between the members of our community and their connection to science and nature.
Natural History Museum occupies a special place in Expo Park: It’s one of L.A.’s oldest cultural institutions, and today, it’s the anchor of an emerging cultural, educational, and entertainment hub in Exposition Park. We show off extraordinary specimens in exhibitions such as Age of Mammals, the Dinosaur Hall, the Gem and Mineral Hall, and our beloved dioramas. But in addition to sharing the yesteryear of the planet, we also explore the transformation around us right now: Becoming Los Angeles, the outdoor Nature Gardens, and the Nature Lab look at the relationship between environment and people, past and present, in L.A. In all of these experiences at the museum, whether they’re inside or outside, we’re interested in the intersection of nature and culture—in L.A. and beyond.
Enhance your visit with daily offerings including Gallery Exploration Tours, or discover a new special event.
MUSEUM HOURS:
Hours
Wednesday – Sunday: 9:30 am–5 pm
The Natural History Museum offers several way to enjoy the museum for FREE!
Museum Free Days, Admission, and Hours
There are a lot of ways to see the museum for free.
Free First Tuesdays
Get free museum admission the first Tuesday of every month (except July and August) and free museum admission every Tuesday in September. We recommend reserving tickets in advance to guarantee museum entry and to skip the line, because of high attendance on these days.
Free Museum Admission Daily For:
CA EBT cardholders with ID
CA teachers with ID
Active or retired military with ID
Children 2 and under
Additional tickets must be purchased to see special exhibitions, Butterfly and Spider Pavilion, 3D Theater, and other special ticketed experiences.
Free Hours for L.A. County Residents
L.A. County residents receive free museum admission Monday – Friday from 3-5 pm. Just come to the museums with a valid ID or utility bill the day of your visit.
For additional information, visit the website @
https://nhmlac.org/visit-our-museums
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