🇮🇳 Sunday, May 31, join us as we celebrate culture and choreography through captivating performances with “Dancing in L.A.”, our vibrant series featuring local dance groups!
BollyPop (@bollypop_la ) will bring pieces from regions of India to the NHM Commons Theater, blending classical, folk, and Bollywood‑inspired choreography to showcase the cultural richness and diversity of the subcontinent through two captivating 30-minute performances celebrating the joy of movement.
Learn how to save your spot today at NHM.org (link in bio)!
🌈 Saturday, June 6, Pride in Bloom is back and brighter than ever, transforming the Museum into a vibrant, all-ages destination filled with glamour, curiosity, and a whole lot of heart!
Co-created with @dragartslab , this joyful celebration welcomes all to experience “Natural HERstory: A Drag Musical,” browse a mini resource fair, dance to DJ sets, and participate in interactive activities designed to inspire and connect.
Whether you are bringing the kids, joining friends, or visiting solo, this event offers a welcoming and educational space for the entire community to celebrate together!
Free to the General Public at the NHM Commons Theater. Programming will be first-come, first-served. Additional details at NHM.org (link in bio).
༄.° Gather up the pod... “Orcas: Our Shared Future” is now on view at #NHMLA!
Through life-size orca replicas and dynamic installations, explore the powerful connections between orcas, people, and the oceans we share, while discovering how these intelligent, family-centered animals live, communicate, and thrive.
The exhibition is a joint venture between and produced by the @royalbcmuseum and @museumspartner . Made possible in part with support from the Edgerton Foundation, The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation and @jpmorganchase . Thanks to our Media Sponsors @kcrw and @LAist .
In the transformation from crystal to finished gem, the stone itself defines how it should be cut—the cutting itself is a difficult operation.
Learn more about the science and discovery of America's mineral kingdom with "Gems of the Americas," full video available on our YouTube channel.
The 40th annual Bug Fair @nhmla 🦋🐝🪲
Butterflies, beetles, and so much more!
I learned about alternative food sources from @bugible , held an adorable ghost mantis and millipede, took a walk with a giant bee, made a @lego habitat, checked out all the amazing bug themed booths, and left with a beautiful butterfly! 🦋
I can’t wait to go back next year! Thanks for the invite @nhmla 💚
#bugfair #nhmla #visitLA
Educators, it’s time to save your spot! Tickets for this year's Educator Summer Conference are now available!
Tuesday, June 16, join us for “The Healing Power of Nature,” a professional development conference where educators can learn healing pathways for themselves and their students using Southern California’s remarkable natural and cultural landscapes.
Through hands-on workshops, outdoor experiences, and interdisciplinary sessions, educators will discuss natural disaster recovery and social competency issues while developing supportive relationships with their peers across institutions and disciplines.
🌿 Register today! Learn more at NHM.org—link in bio.
**EVENT WEEKEND SOLD OUT**
🐝 𝘽𝙀𝙀-𝙃𝙊𝙇𝘿! It’s finally time for our 40th Annual #BugFair!
Don’t miss our two-day festival, officially kicking off today from 10am to 5pm!
Experience up-close encounters with crawly creatures while gaining a deeper appreciation for insects, their ecosystems, and their impact on our planet through hands-on activities, special programming, featured vendors, and so much more.
And 𝘣𝘦𝘦 sure to attend special screenings of @natgeo ’s “The Secrets of the Bees” at the NHM Commons Theater!
Free with paid Museum admission. Museum Members receive free admission and exclusive access from 9am to 10am. Ticket information, vendor list, event schedule, and more at NHM.org/BugFair (link in bio).
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Come out to Flat Top Park on Saturday, May 23rd for a special evening of surveying with the Natural History Museum! We will be using the iNaturalist app to track what plants and animals are present in the park, contributing to ongoing surveying efforts 🌳🕸🐝🌿 See you there!
Traffic Advisory ⚠️ Thursday, May 14, USC Commencement ceremonies at the LA Memorial Coliseum will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding around the Museum. Please plan your visit accordingly, and consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station!
Friday, May 15, additional ceremonies in the area may impact the area around the Museum in the morning and early afternoon. Additionally, the North American Mammal Hall and African Mammal Hall on Level 1 will be closed in preparation for this weekend's Bug Fair. The North American Mammal Hall on Level 2 will remain open.
Endorffeine isn’t your typical neighborhood coffee shop.
Located in Chinatown’s Far East Plaza, @endorffeine is a minimalist laboratory where the chaotic energy of Los Angeles is filtered into a singular, mindful experience. Founded by former biochemist Jack Benchakul (@misunderstoodhunter ) and his business partner, Ttaya Tuparangsi, Endorffeine is a study in balance.
For Jack and Ttaya, the craft is all about deepening the connection between heritage and the community that sustains it—from their spiritual home in Bangkok, to their modern space in downtown L.A.
Learn how Endorffeine built its foundation on quality in “The Science of Sincerity: A Biochemist’s Pursuit of the Perfect Brew,” the latest story from our “L.A. Culture in a Cup” series, at NHM.org (link in bio).
📍 727 N. Broadway #127, Los Angeles, CA 90012
For our first LA2026 event, Barbara Carrasco led an art-making workshop at the Natural History Museum of LA County to enrich the conversation about her landmark mural, L.A. History: A Mexican Perspective.
#LA2026
📷 Will Young
The results are in! Across 61 countries, over 106 THOUSAND people worked together to document their nearby nature — resulting in over 3 million new, important data points for biodiversity science and observation.
Swipe to see some highlights, and explore more via the link in our bio!
The City Nature Challenge is organized by the California Academy of Sciences (@calacademy ) and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (@nhmla ).
