Natural History Museum Of Los Angeles County

Originally opened as the Museum of History, Science, and Art in 1913, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County invites visitors to a world of scientific discover, an examination of nature and … Read more culture. With numerous exhibitions covering animals and humans, a trip here is like a trip back in time. The museum has also served as the stage for several television shows, from episodes of Bones to How I Met Your Mother.The mission of the museum is to inspire wonder, discovery and responsibility towards our natural and cultural world. This place will enthrall you. It has three floors of permanent exhibitions, which show the world’s rarest shark, the largest necked dinosaur, the Zuni Fetishes (a tribute to the artistic skills of the Native Americans), a large Gem & Mineral hall, grand mammal dioramas, 3.5 acres of nature gardens, as well as an insect Zoo. The museum is home to the Dino Institute, which you can see paleontologists working on fossils they have dug up in the Dino Lab. A lot of the skeletons in the new Dino Hall have been found and worked on by the paleontologists here. The museum opened its doors to the public in 1913 and has captivated audiences from around the world ever since. I have been a member of the Natural History Museum for the past 2 years, and I still find it enjoyable and educational every time I go. They are always changing up the exhibits and they offer so many real life animal and insect encounters. There really is no where else you can get such easy access to exotic species in the LA area. I highly recommend as a date place and obviously for families with children. This place will really inspire you to keep exploring the mysteries of our world.Night at the Museum. This review is for the Over Night Sleep Over on 2/18/2017. Did you know you can sleep at the Natural History Museum? I sure didn’t. My son’s cub scout troop had an outing for a sleep over at a museum. When I saw that, I signed us up pronto. What a wonderful experience! Okay, we had to drive in one of the heaviest rain fall day/night of my life from Yorba Linda to Los Angeles (that’s over 30 miles in traffic) Almost 2 hours Yikes! We barely made it to the cut off time (8 pm). With me and my son running in the rain, holding my son in one hand (and his Happy Meal), a backpack, two sleeping bag and an umbrella in the other hand. That was our wonderful adventure before we got to the entrance. hahaha. Once we were in, it was smooth sailing through the night and the next day. They have this down pat. Check in was a breeze. They had activities for the kids (art works) and a scavenger hunt for the whole family. I like trivia, so that scavenger hunt was really fun. You had to read the info on each of artifact to solve the questions on the scavenger hunt list. It was enjoyable not only to me, but to everyone else in our group. Sleeping arrangement: We were ushered in to the North American Mammals Hall. It’s a huge hall. We got to pick where we wanted to set up our sleeping bags. We choose the middle section, right by this giant moose. Air beds were allowed, Electrical outlets were readily available to everyone. The bathrooms were clean. We used the family bathroom which was really a great help to families with kids. We were able to roam around certain areas of the museum (first floor only) until lights out (10 pm). Lights on was at 7 am the next morning. We had 2 hours to clear out, which was plenty of time. We got bracelets for entry into the museum in the morning which opens at 9:30 am. So during the mean time, our cub scout troop went to the NHM Grill downstairs and ate breakfast until the museum opened. The museum itself was amazing. The dinosaur fossils was a hit for all the kids (adults as well). They have so many artifacts here that it’s a good way to spend the day for sure. I never dreamt of ever spendingy the night at a museum. i am so glad we did. It was a memorable experience, not only for my son, but for me as well.Loved the history of la exhibit which takes a look at the history of the city I live in. Animals of Africa and North America looked realistic. Lots of exhibits on dinosaurs and the new gem, minerals and diamonds exhibits were interesting to look at. Parking is $12 and not freA nice relaxing afternoon strolling through the exhibits. Mineral room a personal favorite!Take the Metro from Culver City right to the Museum. See the Natural History and Science Museums and the Space Shuttle.Home of the La Brea tar pits. You can visit the tar pits for free and only a small walk away from the LA County Museum of Art “LACMA”. Extraordinary resource for history, science and the arts. Look for special events like Summer Nights in the Garden.I love museums, especially ones with dinosaurs. I’m still just a kid inside and this place never ceases to amaze me. Came here for a date and ended up buying annual memberships. I highly recommend visiting here.This a great place to learn about Los Angeles and the world. There are so many different animals on display here it’s a lot to take in.I really like all the exhibits! The dinosaur and animal exhibits are probably my favorite! You can probably see everything in about 4-5 hours if done in a leisurely pace.Came here at the end of January when a lot of the museums are free in LA and you get to experience the history of it all. We lined up and chose this place cuz we wanted to see dinosaurs and you truly get to see the skeletons and history of it all but there’s way more than just dinosaurs. You get rocks, many animals, to bones of the old and the new and even plants. You can literally spend hours here. Make sure you have your day set and if you have time, head over to the California science center next door.I used to come here as a kid for field trips for school, now I’m taking my daughter here! This place is so fun and filled with lots of things to see. I really enjoy this museum because it’s great for kids and adults. They have exhibits with African animals and North American animals that look very realistic. There are also dinosaur bone exhibits and they have a reptile exhibit with live turtles, snakes, spiders and other insects! Parking is $10 and tickets for adults are $12, $9 for seniors and children, babies under 2 are free. Not bad if you want to spend an afternoon doing something fun with your family! I would highly recommend it if you have never been.Came here with my family and had TONS of fun. Lots of dinosaur bones. My favorite.The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is the largest natural and historical museum in the western United States, and its collections include nearly 35 million specimens and artifacts and cover 4.5 billion years of historyGreat for those rare rainy days. Full of Dinosaurs so kids will love it, the dioramas, etc. Place is great! It will take you the entire day to go around end go to every exhibit.Fun museum in downtown LA. They have a good variety of animals to see, in addition to their small dinosaur exhibit and outdoor gardens. Good place for kids to explore for a day.Easily is one of my favorite museums in town!! Love this place. I always enjoy the free lecture series here. This is free knowledge for the mind. You got sign up early because they always sell out. Definitely a museum to visit in the LA!!!On of my daughter’s favorite places in the world. Great dinosaur skeletons, and during the summer, they have a butterfly pavilion, where they fly all around you.This is a great place to spend time if you have little kids. They will be thrilled by the dinosaur exhibits (at least 3 rooms of dinosaur bones). What impressed me the most was the dino lab on the second floor where you can see the staff working on actual dinosaur bones. On weekends, they bring out the live-like dinosaur puppets. The lab downstairs (next to the cafe) showcases bugs, little animals and explains urban ecosystems very well. Every afternoon, they have a meet a live animal session (ours was Alfred the tortoise) And if the indoor exhibit is not enough, the kids will love getting dirty in the outdoor garden.”},{“value”:”Closed on New Year, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day Christmas”},{“value”:”Our mission is to inspire wonder, discovery and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds.”},{“value”:”Mission Statement The mission of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is to inspire wonder, discovery and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds. Vision Statement Human beings are connected – to each other, to communities, to other species, and to the Earth. As humans increasingly influence natural systems, it is critical that we understand these relationships. This understanding, in the context of the history of the Earth and its inhabitants, guides our approach to investigation and interpretation. By integrating our global research and extensive collections with engaging learning experiences that reveal all aspects of our work, we provoke curiosity and deepen understanding of our natural and cultural worlds. This dynamic learning laboratory and forum for the exchange of ideas is a new model that sets the standard for museums of the future. We inspire the widest possible audience to enjoy, value and become stewards of the living Earth. Museum Information The Museum is open Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:00pm, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 10:00am-5:00pm. Admission is 9 for adults, 2 for children 5 – 12 and 6.50 for students/seniors. Children under 5 are free. Groups of 10 or more can receive discounted rates by calling (213) 763-3218. The Natural History Museum Family includes the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits and the William S. Hart Museum.”},{“value”:”Originally opened as the Museum of History, Science, and Art in 1913, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County invites visitors to a world of scientific discover, an examination of nature and … Read more culture. With numerous exhibitions covering animals and humans, a trip here is like a trip back in time. The museum has also served as the stage for several television shows, from episodes of Bones to How I Met Your Mother.The mission of the museum is to inspire wonder, discovery and responsibility towards our natural and cultural world. This place will enthrall you. It has three floors of permanent exhibitions, which show the world’s rarest shark, the largest necked dinosaur, the Zuni Fetishes (a tribute to the artistic skills of the Native Americans), a large Gem & Mineral hall, grand mammal dioramas, 3.5 acres of nature gardens, as well as an insect Zoo. The museum is home to the Dino Institute, which you can see paleontologists working on fossils they have dug up in the Dino Lab. A lot of the skeletons in the new Dino Hall have been found and worked on by the paleontologists here. The museum opened its doors to the public in 1913 and has captivated audiences from around the world ever since. From T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo, popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts.I have been a member of the Natural History Museum for the past 2 years, and I still find it enjoyable and educational every time I go. They are always changing up the exhibits and they offer so many real life animal and insect encounters. There really is no where else you can get such easy access to exotic species in the LA area. I highly recommend as a date place and obviously for families with children. This place will really inspire you to keep exploring the mysteries of our world.Night at the Museum. This review is for the Over Night Sleep Over on 2/18/2017. Did you know you can sleep at the Natural History Museum? I sure didn’t. My son’s cub scout troop had an outing for a sleep over at a museum. When I saw that, I signed us up pronto. What a wonderful experience! Okay, we had to drive in one of the heaviest rain fall day/night of my life from Yorba Linda to Los Angeles (that’s over 30 miles in traffic) Almost 2 hours Yikes! We barely made it to the cut off time (8 pm). With me and my son running in the rain, holding my son in one hand (and his Happy Meal), a backpack, two sleeping bag and an umbrella in the other hand. That was our wonderful adventure before we got to the entrance. hahaha. Once we were in, it was smooth sailing through the night and the next day. They have this down pat. Check in was a breeze. They had activities for the kids (art works) and a scavenger hunt for the whole family. I like trivia, so that scavenger hunt was really fun. You had to read the info on each of artifact to solve the questions on the scavenger hunt list. It was enjoyable not only to me, but to everyone else in our group. Sleeping arrangement: We were ushered in to the North American Mammals Hall. It’s a huge hall. We got to pick where we wanted to set up our sleeping bags. We choose the middle section, right by this giant moose. Air beds were allowed, Electrical outlets were readily available to everyone. The bathrooms were clean. We used the family bathroom which was really a great help to families with kids. We were able to roam around certain areas of the museum (first floor only) until lights out (10 pm). Lights on was at 7 am the next morning. We had 2 hours to clear out, which was plenty of time. We got bracelets for entry into the museum in the morning which opens at 9:30 am. So during the mean time, our cub scout troop went to the NHM Grill downstairs and ate breakfast until the museum opened. The museum itself was amazing. The dinosaur fossils was a hit for all the kids (adults as well). They have so many artifacts here that it’s a good way to spend the day for sure. I never dreamt of ever spendingy the night at a museum. i am so glad we did. It was a memorable experience, not only for my son, but for me as well.Loved the history of la exhibit which takes a look at the history of the city I live in. Animals of Africa and North America looked realistic. Lots of exhibits on dinosaurs and the new gem, minerals and diamonds exhibits were interesting to look at. Parking is $12 and not freA nice relaxing afternoon strolling through the exhibits. Mineral room a personal favorite!Take the Metro from Culver City right to the Museum. See the Natural History and Science Museums and the Space Shuttle.Home of the La Brea tar pits. You can visit the tar pits for free and only a small walk away from the LA County Museum of Art “LACMA”. Extraordinary resource for history, science and the arts. Look for special events like Summer Nights in the Garden.I love museums, especially ones with dinosaurs. I’m still just a kid inside and this place never ceases to amaze me. Came here for a date and ended up buying annual memberships. I highly recommend visiting here.This a great place to learn about Los Angeles and the world. There are so many different animals on display here it’s a lot to take in.I really like all the exhibits! The dinosaur and animal exhibits are probably my favorite! You can probably see everything in about 4-5 hours if done in a leisurely pace.Came here at the end of January when a lot of the museums are free in LA and you get to experience the history of it all. We lined up and chose this place cuz we wanted to see dinosaurs and you truly get to see the skeletons and history of it all but there’s way more than just dinosaurs. You get rocks, many animals, to bones of the old and the new and even plants. You can literally spend hours here. Make sure you have your day set and if you have time, head over to the California science center next door.I used to come here as a kid for field trips for school, now I’m taking my daughter here! This place is so fun and filled with lots of things to see. I really enjoy this museum because it’s great for kids and adults. They have exhibits with African animals and North American animals that look very realistic. There are also dinosaur bone exhibits and they have a reptile exhibit with live turtles, snakes, spiders and other insects! Parking is $10 and tickets for adults are $12, $9 for seniors and children, babies under 2 are free. Not bad if you want to spend an afternoon doing something fun with your family! I would highly recommend it if you have never been.Came here with my family and had TONS of fun. Lots of dinosaur bones. My favorite.The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is the largest natural and historical museum in the western United States, and its collections include nearly 35 million specimens and artifacts and cover 4.5 billion years of historyGreat for those rare rainy days. Full of Dinosaurs so kids will love it, the dioramas, etc. Place is great! It will take you the entire day to go around end go to every exhibit.Fun museum in downtown LA. They have a good variety of animals to see, in addition to their small dinosaur exhibit and outdoor gardens. Good place for kids to explore for a day.Easily is one of my favorite museums in town!! Love this place. I always enjoy the free lecture series here. This is free knowledge for the mind. You got sign up early because they always sell out. Definitely a museum to visit in the LA!!!On of my daughter’s favorite places in the world. Great dinosaur skeletons, and during the summer, they have a butterfly pavilion, where they fly all around you.”},{“value”:”Originally opened as the Museum of History, Science, and Art in 1913, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County invites visitors to a world of scientific discover, an examination of nature and … Read more culture. With numerous exhibitions covering animals and humans, a trip here is like a trip back in time. The museum has also served as the stage for several television shows, from episodes of Bones to How I Met Your Mother.The mission of the museum is to inspire wonder, discovery and responsibility towards our natural and cultural world. This place will enthrall you. It has three floors of permanent exhibitions, which show the world’s rarest shark, the largest necked dinosaur, the Zuni Fetishes (a tribute to the artistic skills of the Native Americans), a large Gem & Mineral hall, grand mammal dioramas, 3.5 acres of nature gardens, as well as an insect Zoo. The museum is home to the Dino Institute, which you can see paleontologists working on fossils they have dug up in the Dino Lab. A lot of the skeletons in the new Dino Hall have been found and worked on by the paleontologists here. The museum opened its doors to the public in 1913 and has captivated audiences from around the world ever since. Night at the Museum. This review is for the Over Night Sleep Over on 2/18/2017. Did you know you can sleep at the Natural History Museum? I sure didn’t. My son’s cub scout troop had an outing for a sleep over at a museum. When I saw that, I signed us up pronto. What a wonderful experience! Okay, we had to drive in one of the heaviest rain fall day/night of my life from Yorba Linda to Los Angeles (that’s over 30 miles in traffic) Almost 2 hours Yikes! We barely made it to the cut off time (8 pm). With me and my son running in the rain, holding my son in one hand (and his Happy Meal), a backpack, two sleeping bag and an umbrella in the other hand. That was our wonderful adventure before we got to the entrance. hahaha. Once we were in, it was smooth sailing through the night and the next day. They have this down pat. Check in was a breeze. They had activities for the kids (art works) and a scavenger hunt for the whole family. I like trivia, so that scavenger hunt was really fun. You had to read the info on each of artifact to solve the questions on the scavenger hunt list. It was enjoyable not only to me, but to everyone else in our group. Sleeping arrangement: We were ushered in to the North American Mammals Hall. It’s a huge hall. We got to pick where we wanted to set up our sleeping bags. We choose the middle section, right by this giant moose. Air beds were allowed, Electrical outlets were readily available to everyone. The bathrooms were clean. We used the family bathroom which was really a great help to families with kids. We were able to roam around certain areas of the museum (first floor only) until lights out (10 pm). Lights on was at 7 am the next morning. We had 2 hours to clear out, which was plenty of time. We got bracelets for entry into the museum in the morning which opens at 9:30 am. So during the mean time, our cub scout troop went to the NHM Grill downstairs and ate breakfast until the museum opened. The museum itself was amazing. The dinosaur fossils was a hit for all the kids (adults as well). They have so many artifacts here that it’s a good way to spend the day for sure. I never dreamt of ever spendingy the night at a museum. i am so glad we did. It was a memorable experience, not only for my son, but for me as well.Loved the history of la exhibit which takes a look at the history of the city I live in. Animals of Africa and North America looked realistic. Lots of exhibits on dinosaurs and the new gem, minerals and diamonds exhibits were interesting to look at. Parking is $12 and not freA nice relaxing afternoon strolling through the exhibits. Mineral room a personal favorite!Take the Metro from Culver City right to the Museum. See the Natural History and Science Museums and the Space Shuttle.Home of the La Brea tar pits. You can visit the tar pits for free and only a small walk away from the LA County Museum of Art “LACMA”. Extraordinary resource for history, science and the arts. Look for special events like Summer Nights in the Garden.I love museums, especially ones with dinosaurs. I’m still just a kid inside and this place never ceases to amaze me. Came here for a date and ended up buying annual memberships. I highly recommend visiting here.This a great place to learn about Los Angeles and the world. There are so many different animals on display here it’s a lot to take in.I really like all the exhibits! The dinosaur and animal exhibits are probably my favorite! You can probably see everything in about 4-5 hours if done in a leisurely pace.Came here at the end of January when a lot of the museums are free in LA and you get to experience the history of it all. We lined up and chose this place cuz we wanted to see dinosaurs and you truly get to see the skeletons and history of it all but there’s way more than just dinosaurs. You get rocks, many animals, to bones of the old and the new and even plants. You can literally spend hours here. Make sure you have your day set and if you have time, head over to the California science center next door.I used to come here as a kid for field trips for school, now I’m taking my daughter here! This place is so fun and filled with lots of things to see. I really enjoy this museum because it’s great for kids and adults. They have exhibits with African animals and North American animals that look very realistic. There are also dinosaur bone exhibits and they have a reptile exhibit with live turtles, snakes, spiders and other insects! Parking is $10 and tickets for adults are $12, $9 for seniors and children, babies under 2 are free. Not bad if you want to spend an afternoon doing something fun with your family! I would highly recommend it if you have never been.Came here with my family and had TONS of fun. Lots of dinosaur bones. My favorite.The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is the largest natural and historical museum in the western United States, and its collections include nearly 35 million specimens and artifacts and cover 4.5 billion years of historyGreat for those rare rainy days. Full of Dinosaurs so kids will love it, the dioramas, etc. Place is great! It will take you the entire day to go around end go to every exhibit.Fun museum in downtown LA. They have a good variety of animals to see, in addition to their small dinosaur exhibit and outdoor gardens. Good place for kids to explore for a day.Easily is one of my favorite museums in town!! Love this place. I always enjoy the free lecture series here. This is free knowledge for the mind. You got sign up early because they always sell out. Definitely a museum to visit in the LA!!!On of my daughter’s favorite places in the world. Great dinosaur skeletons, and during the summer, they have a butterfly pavilion, where they fly all around you.This is a great place to spend time if you have little kids. They will be thrilled by the dinosaur exhibits (at least 3 rooms of dinosaur bones). What impressed me the most was the dino lab on the second floor where you can see the staff working on actual dinosaur bones. On weekends, they bring out the live-like dinosaur puppets. The lab downstairs (next to the cafe) showcases bugs, little animals and explains urban ecosystems very well. Every afternoon, they have a meet a live animal session (ours was Alfred the tortoise) And if the indoor exhibit is not enough, the kids will love getting dirty in the outdoor garden. I love dinosaurs! So when I came to this Natural History Museum, I was so excited. The museum has a large display of dinosaurs. Most of the bones are not the actually bones (probably only one portion of of the dinosaur was found and they reconstructed the whole thing). I think there was one with a penis on it too lol! The employees are helpful if you have any questions and some are pretty knowledgeable if you have more detailed questions. I like how they keep the place clean and are updating the rooms. The mammals exhibit was one of my favs too. The animals look so life like. Reminds me of the movie Night at the Museum. I don’t really recommend food in museums because they’re usually not that good and overpriced but I guess it’s going to a good cause for the upkeep.”}]