Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

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The Natural History Museum is located in Exposition Park, a 160-acre campus that is home to world-class museums, educational and sport facilities …

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Sep 4, 2024
I have visited this Museum many times years ago but either with pops, on my own or with friends, so now that I have a small family, it was nice to see the kids reaction especially because it was thei…Full review by welltraveledsuitcase
Nov 3, 2023
Saw an ad for their seasonal Spider Pavilion - where you can walk among over 300 giant Orb Weavers - and just had to see it!! It's amazing - unnerving yes, but definitely an amazing experience!! *Dis…Full review by TravelingMerm
Aug 17, 2023
I had been to this Museum once circa 1995 as a kid and remember enjoying it, but haven’t been there since. I now have kids of my own and took them to the museum. They enjoyed it just as I did. My o…Full review by hilo88
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The NHM’s original Beaux Arts structure was the first museum building in Los Angeles, opening with Exposition Park itself back in 19…
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The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is the largest natural and historical museum in the western United States. Its coll…
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How much time to go thru museum?
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I usually go to the Natural History Museum with my granddaughter; we go to the current traveling exhibit, to the dinosaur hall and have lunch in the museum’s Grill dining …
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I usually go to the Natural History Museum with my granddaughter; we go to the current traveling exhibit, to the dinosaur hall and have lunch in the museum’s Grill dining hall. When the Butterfly Pavilion is open, we always make a visit. If you have children with you, 2 hours is a good enough time to spend at the NHM.
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Are backpacks allowed?
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Don't remember what I did with my pack. Probably left it in the car... Or checked it. Try contacting the museum directly.
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Can you visit this museum and walk over and visit the Science Center all in one day? Is it easy to Uber to from Universal …
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Can you visit this museum and walk over and visit the Science Center all in one day? Is it easy to Uber to from Universal Studios atea?
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My recommendation would be to see both the Natural History Museum and Science Center in 1 day. 1) schedule and pay for tickets first for the IMAX show that you are interested in. If …
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My recommendation would be to see both the Natural History Museum and Science Center in 1 day. 1) schedule and pay for tickets first for the IMAX show that you are interested in. If it’s a weekend buy your tickets online because the line will be long and there are NO previews and the movies are about 40 minutes to 1 hour long and No refunds. 2) if you are visiting between March and September 1. They usually have the Butterfly exhibit which requires tickets for a 30 minute visit in the pavilion. This tickets for members can be reserved online or called to the membership desk. If you are not a member. Make this your first stop at the Natural History either when you enter or it’s just right next door to the Science Center. We walk over and get a time that’s after the IMAX movie so we get them both in that day. 3) What to know about the Science Center Admission is free. The specialty exhibit is not and not mandatory. There are lots of interactive exhibits. A rock climbing wall for kids a fee. A few simulated rides for a fee. The Endeavor is included with your IMAX ticket and awesome. 4) The Natural History museum next door has lots of fun exhibits. The butterfly exhibit is our favorite. The dinosaur exhibit is also very cool. They have interactive times with a few animals there with a guide. Note there is a Rose Garden for beautiful pictures to take in the spring and summer between the 2 buildings. Also the Science Center closes its door s a bit early so if you park in the Science Center parking you will have to walk around the side of the building once the doors from the back closest to the Natural History museum. It will be a full day but one is all you need. Lunch can be purchased in the Science Center and know they close early. I hope this helps.
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Hi, what does the general admission ticket include? Does it include the Dino exhibits? Thank you.
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Generally, it's $15 per adult to enter the main exhibits. Then, an additional $9 for any special exhibit, such as the Antarctic Dinosaur. (Well worth it as you'll see dinosaurs not shown …
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Generally, it's $15 per adult to enter the main exhibits. Then, an additional $9 for any special exhibit, such as the Antarctic Dinosaur. (Well worth it as you'll see dinosaurs not shown or that well known otherwise) Note that most of these places are priced somewhat along this route - one price for the primary museum/library (such as Reagan Library), and then an additional cost, usually about $10 or so for special exhibit. Note that parking in one of the Museum's lot is $12 CASH; if you go on a very busy day (think USC and Coliseum), good luck on keeping the parking costs down. I was surprised at this, particularly cash to park, so be ready, and if it's not the primary museum parking lot, might have a bit of a walk. We've been to Nixon and Reagan Library and there were no costs for parking ... but maybe comparing Apples to Oranges.
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Online booking is available
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Guided tours are offered
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Getting natural history museum tickets will offer you a chance to make a hassle free entry without facing the trouble of crowds
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Don't miss out on the dino lab, where you can watch paleontologists unearth and clean real fossils
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Fee for required timed tickets may be worth it only for lepidopterophiles and arachnophiles
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Information about public transport, which will help you travel to the gallery, is also provided
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There is also metered street parking available a bit farther away
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You can also learn about gems and minerals, endangered species and california history while visiting the natural history museum of los angeles
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Discovery center with interactive exhibits and presentations for children
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Visit such wonders as the rarest shark in the world, a zoo full of insects and 20 complete dinosaur skeletons
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Tickets are released on mondays at 10am for dates two weeks out
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The museum hosts plenty of public events throughout the year, including mini nature festivals, evening cocktail parties, and opportunities for community science
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A rose garden, and the California Science Center, which are also worth checking out if you've got time
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Located in exposition park just minutes from l.a. live in the heart of downtown l.a. open daily!
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Three floors of permanent exhibits showcase the museum's collections, including a dinosaur hall, an insect zoo, and an interactive nature lab
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Open daily!
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