As the largest natural and historical museum in the Western United States and an active research center, NHM safeguards more than 35 million spectacular, diverse specimens and artifacts covering 4.5 billion years of history. This museum is truly a crown jewel of Los Angeles' museums. A national leader in exhibitions, education and research, the museum was LA's first cultural institution to open its doors to the public in 1913.
The museum features three floors of permanent exhibits ranging from complete skeletons of Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops in battle to enormous dioramas of African and American mammals, rare dinosaurs and fossils, marine animals, Pre-Columbian culture, and historical artifacts from California and Southwest history, as well as early Hollywood memorabilia. There is also a Gem & Mineral Hall and a kid-friendly Ralph M. Parsons Discovery Center and Insect Zoo.
Attraction Information
- Hours:
- 10am to 5pm daily
- Admission:
- Adult: $9
- Seniors (62+). Students (18 and over with ID), Children (13 - 17): $6.50
- Children (5 - 12): $2
- Children under 5: Free
- Contact:
- Location: 900 Exposition Boulevard Los Angeles, CA
- Phone: 213-763-3466
- Website: www.nhm.org
