Meet a Live Animal
Get up close and personal with the Museum's resident animals! Hear amazing stories about critters that are often misunderstood or overlooked.
daily
Collective Knowledge from Our Changing World
Take a fresh look at NHM’s collections through the lens of photographer Craig Cutler. Twelve large-scale photographs bring objects and specimens to life, and behind-the-scenes stories highlight some of the incredible research taking place every day.
Open 9:30 am–5pm
L.A. Underwater
Dive into our multimedia-rich, immersive exhibition. Discover L.A.’s prehistoric past through the stories of nearly 40 fossils that are uncovering the secrets of our submerged prehistory.
Open 9:30 am–5 pm
Tiny Giants Film
Discover the hidden worlds beneath our feet in this family-friendly film that follows a brave chipmunk on a big adventure through a miniature wilderness.
weekly
Daily showtimes vary. See ticket checkout to view available times.
Ocean Encounters
Dive into a prehistoric undersea adventure with our brand new, live performance starring life-size sea creature puppets. Join us as our amazing puppeteers and paleontologists bring these extinct animals to life.
Friday, 10:30 am and 11:30 am Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
T. REX 3D Film
In the Commons Theater, see T. REX 3D which animates the life of T. Rex, including NHM’s own Thomas the T. Rex, in this all-new, family-friendly film. Narrated by Sam Neill of Jurassic Park fame, T. REX 3D offers a thrilling, immersive experience.
Ocean Paradise 3D Film
Journey to remote Pacific atolls in this stunning new short film that reveals the beauty, history, and fragility of some of the world’s most pristine marine ecosystems.