Los Angeles Museum of Natural History

Los Angeles Museum of Natural History

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles is one of the best museums in the United States and, without exaggeration, in the whole world. Four and a half billion years of the studied history of the planet are presented here in a clear, fascinating and interesting way, so that both adults and children spend hours on end in the museum. With a gigantic collection of more than 35 million artifacts and two affiliated museums to boot, the Los Angeles Museum of Natural History is a treasure trove of knowledge about our Earth.

A Little History

The history of the museum began in 1913 with the formation of the general Museum of History, Science and Art. The meeting was housed in a magnificent building in Los Angeles's Exposition Park. Over time, the collection grew to an impressive size, and it was divided into two parts - accordingly, the museums were also divided: this is how the current organization arose in 1961. In 2011, the wonderfully beautiful Dinosaur Hall opened, and in 2013, the area in front of the museum with an area of 14 hectares was turned into educational and cultural gardens. Today, sister museums include the Page Museum in La Brea, which excavates Ice Age strata, and the William Hart Ranch Museum.

What to See

The exhibition of the Natural History Museum is located on three floors. The most visited and beloved halls present artifacts on the history of the animal world in general and dinosaurs in particular, the art of pre-Columbian America, the history of California and Los Angeles, a collection of minerals, as well as an extremely interesting collection of magical objects from around the world. Pay special attention to the recreated mannequins of extinct species. You can also visit seasonal exhibitions: the Butterfly Pavilion is open from April to September, the Spider Pavilion from September to November and take a walk through the extensive garden. The museum also regularly hosts temporary exhibitions, for example, “Journey along the Great Silk Road” or “Add Water.”

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Address and Opening Hours

Address: 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles.

Opening hours: Mon. — Fri. from 9:30 to 17:00. Entrance - 7 USD.

Website: nhm.org

Prices on the page are for March 2021.