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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
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South LA, Los Angeles
"LOVE LOVE the butterfly pavilion"(6 Tips)
"Who can go wrong with dinosaurs?Lots of interesting stuff to see."(22 Tips)
"Make sure you check out our new Silk Roads Exhibit at the NHM!"(3 Tips)
"Free admission on the first Tuesday of every month."(2 Tips)
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Los AngelesAugust 2, 2013Holds the title of being the 3rd-largest museum of its type in the U.S., w/ more than 3.5 million specimens. Free admission first Tuesday of most months, except July/August; free every Tuesday in Sept
Karen AAugust 13, 2013This museum is recommended for the whole family. Your kids will definitely have fun, enjoy all the exhibits, live shows and presentations, and learn many important facts and information.
ArdyssJuly 28, 2015I've been avoiding this museum for years because I thought it was about "boring" history. How wrong I was! One of the best museums in LA. Visit the Butterfly and Spider Exhibits. The dinos are coolest
Cynthia GonzalezApril 3, 2022The dinosaur Hall is great! But there are plenty of other exhibitions as well so make sure you check both floors and as many rooms in the building! Rose garden is free and next to the building too!
Alexia CardenasJanuary 31, 2019There's dinosaurs and stuffed animals from around the world! Also a vault solely dedicated to glamorous gems and a wing for rocks and minerals. Very large. Got lost a few times despite the map.
Jonathan PayneJanuary 7, 2016Great museum! Wide and sprawling and teeming with information and history, it's located next to USC and the Science museum. You could spend a couple of days visiting it all!
David RamirezSeptember 10, 2014Mammal Halls, Dinosaur Hall, Hall of Gemstones and Minerals, California History Hall and the Avian Exhibit! Overall one of my top favorite museums.
Samira Al RomaithiMarch 18, 2015Great place for families and children. Dinosaurs, mammals and reptilian exhibits the best.
Connie ChiuJuly 23, 2016And here summer nights, such hipness. Lots of activities like pot your own succulents and coloring and photobooth and cocktails and soulection dj! The food trucks are spensive af
Dinara NabiullinaApril 20, 2018It was outstanding! The entrance was 12$ with student ID. The biggest collection of mineral stones and animals that I’ve seen!
Dan LJune 23, 2013Get the patron level membership. You get to skip the line up front and gets you into the butterfly exhibit even when it's sold out. This membership also includes membership to over 300 museums- Fun to see Dino skeletons and other animals on exhibit. I also enjoyed the gem and minerals room. LOVE LOVE the butterfly pavilion
Todd ZDecember 12, 2014If you haven't been back since the additions and renovations have been completed, you owe it to yourself (and your family) to go back - you won't be disappointed.
- Taiowa WanerApril 22, 2018Who can go wrong with dinosaurs?Lots of interesting stuff to see. Plan to spend at least 2 hours to really take it all in.
Adriano TadaoDecember 1, 2016Is a place with awesome things inside it. If you are a people who likes dinosaurs, you need to visit this place. The price is $12 per adult
Laura Immonen-BeattyOctober 15, 2022Beautiful, versatile exhibition about dinosaurs, living insects, geology, city history. Take the train, skip the parking.
John KiddeMarch 7, 2017Great spot to learn about the mammals that roam our earth and the dinosaurs that once did. CA teachers get in free!- Harlan RayMay 22, 2016The Bug Fair! There's a lot of other great exhibits as well; Air & Space, Science, etc.
YoplaitSeptember 6, 2011We love this spot for an educational family outing - it’s the largest natural and historical museum in the western U.S., with more than 33 million historical relics. Have fun while learning!
Spider_DudeNovember 4, 2011Check your anxieties at the door. These are chill spiders. They love to be still and patient. Cone watch the watchers of the world! Adults pay only $3
Nikki CozzolaNovember 20, 2015Very friendly staff. I parked over in the science A parking lot and they were kind enough to to run down the info as to when the parking lot closed.- BaileyNovember 3, 2016Pretty much a family oriented museum but there are some nice dinosaur exhibits and displays on evolution.
- Los AngelesOctober 13, 2010The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is the largest natural history museum in the western United States with more than 33 million specimens and artifacts
Justin OrdovezaAugust 28, 2014The hall of animals is interesting. Outside there are ice cream vendors but they will scatter when the police come.
Victoria VergaraJanuary 27, 2015Fun place to take the kids or even a friend! The exhibits are awesome!- IBRAHIM ALHATIJanuary 4, 2017Lovely day with the kids! Educational experience. Recommended for families
Hanna AvlasAugust 6, 2022Very interesting museum 🦕 You don't leave exhausted. So much new I have learned and discovered today! 🧐
Chele RocksFebruary 2, 2020Old school exhibits could use some sprucing up. Everyone should visit at least once.
Candice HardingJuly 22, 2014Become a member and have free access to the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits as well.
ClarkOctober 16, 2019Takes several hours to get through the whole thing. Don’t miss out on the bird collection upstairs!
Dylan PlattAugust 9, 2014Make sure to head downstairs for a lot of fun and interactive labs for kids.
Mohammad RabbiJuly 16, 2013Everyone should visit and experience the sights, wonders, and amazements!!
Bianca HSeptember 3, 2012Come during the week before lunch to avoid screaming school kids and wailing babies. Grab lunch at the cafe downstairs.
Spider pavilon starts in october ;1st fridays happens the 1st 6 months of the year; butterfly pavilion happens frm april till sept ; dino show in the north mamal hall 2nd floor make sure 2go2gem hall
K12 IncJuly 5, 2011Did you know? Of the museum's 35 million artifacts and specimens, the oldest by far are the meteorites on display – they’re 4.5 billion years old!
Emily MorenoOctober 18, 2018Definitely a fun place for all. Looking for a field trip? Check it out, it's an affordable trip
Kortnie SpitznogleMarch 12, 2012Visit here. Loved it. Lots to see. Be prepared to spend a lot in the gift shop
Paul S.June 27, 2016Lions and Tigers and Bears... oh my!! Plus, they've got the dinosaurs. Sign up and be a member already!!
Kara MundyMay 19, 2017The Dino Lab is super cool behind the scenes look at the science of paleontology
Jill Angel InesApril 28, 2012Be sure to watch the shows on the second floor. The animals really come to life!!!
JD MaloneOctober 9, 2015The Patron Level Membership will get you to the front of the line much faster. Avoid the cafeteria unless you want some yucky food.
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd (at Vermont Ave)
Los Angeles, CA 90007
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Los Angeles, CA 90007
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