An adult orca and its calf bathed in cool tones with text, "ORCAS / EVERY FAMILY TELLS A STORY. DIVE INTO THEM ALL. / EXHIBITION OPENS APRIL 26 / GET TICKETS!" with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County logo.

༄.° Beginning April 26, dive into an unforgettable experience with “Orcas: Our Shared Future,” a new exhibition coming to #NHMLA!

Explore powerful connections between orcas, people, and the oceans we share through life-size replicas and dynamic installations, weaving together science and culture.

Butterfly Pavilion Watch butterflies take flight around you in this seasonal exhibition.

🦋 Wonder has officially taken flight at #NHMLA!

Have you saved your spot for this season’s #ButterflyPavilion? Don’t miss your chance to walk among hundreds of butterflies and colorful native plants, now on view through August 23: nhm.org/butterflies

And as always, Members see it for free!

🕕 Time flies when you’re having fun. We’re halfway through our #FirstFridays 20th Anniversary season—will 𝙮𝙤𝙪 be joining us on April 3? 

Enjoy #NHMLA after hours with live music, DJ sets, Curiosity Crawl, Pop-Up Experiences, Local Artists, Community Partners, and more: go.nhm.org/first-friday...

Dueling dinos displayed in NHMLA

African Mammal Hall in NHMLA

Dinosaur hall in NHMLA

Nature Gardens in NHMLA

😌 Millions of years of lore under one roof. What's your favorite #NHMLA memory?

💃🕺 We're halfway through the #FirstFridays season.. See you on the dancefloor?

Celebrate 20 years of nightlife at #NHMLA! Tickets for April 3 on sale now: go.nhm.org/first-friday...

The five bird species (from left to right: great-horned owl, common raven, Stellar's jay, bobwhite, and song sparrow showed remarkable similarity in mid-infrared radiation—except for bobwhites. Courtesy of Dr. Allison Shultz.

From the Press Room | Scientists at #NHMLA, UCLA, Indiana University, and Cal State University, Dominguez Hills, flock together to measure the reflectance of mid-infrared in bird feathers for the first time: go.nhm.org/reflectance-...

🕺🪩 Celebrate 20 years of #FirstFridays at #NHMLA! Experience the Museum after-hours through music, food, nature, and culture like never before.

Grab your tickets for the March 6 event at NHM.org/FirstFridays.

Marvel at some of the rarest and most spectacular mineral specimens ever discovered through “Unearthed: Raw Beauty,” now on view at #NHMLA.

The Last California Wolf was killed more than a hundred years ago, and now, they’re back.

Explore their history and future with “Wolves vs. California,” a documentary from #NHMLA in collaboration with National Geographic.

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Imagery, art, and behind the scenes with AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH. Courtesy of 20th Century Studios.

Tuesday, February 10, join @kcrw.com, @20thcenturystudios.bsky.social, and #NHMLA for a special screening of "Avatar: Fire and Ash" in 3D, featuring a conversation with the film's Academy Award®-nominated costume designer and VFX team at the NHM Commons Theater!

Space is limited: bit.ly/kcrw-avatar

This Saturday, January 24, PBS SoCal’s bringing #WeatherHunters to life at #NHMLA with America’s most beloved weathercaster, Al Roker, and special guests from the show!

Free with Museum General Admission. Screenings available on a first-come, first-served basis: go.nhm.org/weather-hunt...

Visitors in awe over life-sized orca models behind a silhouette of a whale tail. Photo courtesy of Diana Kou.

🐳 A new temporary exhibition is coming to #NHMLA this spring, and we want your thoughts on our upcoming campaign! If you’ve got a few minutes to spare, share your thoughts—your feedback will help us plan for future exhibitions: go.nhm.org/es-0126

Cartoon character Al Hunter (portrayed by Al Roker) alongside the Weather Hunters animated series logo with details "Saturday, January 24 / 1pm - 4pm / Natural History Museum of LA County / 900 Exposition Blvd / Los Angeles, CA 90007", "Get Tickets", and the PBS SoCal / NHMLAC logos.

🌤️ Whatever the weather, we're in it together! 

Saturday, January 24, PBS SoCal’s bringing #WeatherHunters to life at #NHMLA with America’s most beloved weathercaster, Al Roker! 

Join us in exploring the science of weather through fun activities and special screenings: go.nhm.org/weather-hunt...

NHMLA's Dueling Dinosaurs illuminated by colorful lights with text "First Fridays / 20 Years of Nightlife at the Museum / Museum Exploration / Live Music / Science / Cocktails & Food".

🎉 We’re celebrating 20 years of #FirstFridays! Whether it’s your first experience or you’re a seasoned attendee, join us for live music in the Mammal Halls, engaging conversations in the NHM Commons Theater, food trucks, cocktails, and access to #NHMLA after dark! 

go.nhm.org/first-fridays

Going back to the Los Angeles Natural History Museum today to look at some bone and some gems.

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California lilac (Ceanothus) growing in the Nature Gardens.

Bee Hotels in NHMLA's Nature Gardens.

Horticulture Senior Manager, Daniel Feldman, in the Nature Gardens.

🌿 At #NHMLA, we're quite 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙙 of our Nature Gardens!

From California lilacs (Ceanothus) to valley oak (Quercus lobata), the plants seen in our gardens are carefully chosen through research and consideration of what is readily available to fit the space: go.nhm.org/gardens

🐈🐾 From wild hunters to household companions, the story of the domestic cat begins thousands of years ago in the ancient Middle East.

Discover more about our feline companions at Fierce! The Story of Cats now on view at #NHMLA.

4 more days to Downtown Las Palmas!

I wanted a building that fit the shape of a wide card without any sky in it, but wasn't a boring box either. The NHM is one of my favorite museums ever! It isn't a perfect rectangle but was simple to adapt to this shape.

#ButtonShyGames #NHMLA #cardgames

Wild cat spotted lurking in the jungle! Can you spot our friendly feline? 👀

Discover all types of cats at Fierce! The Story of Cats now on view at #NHMLA!

Wednesday, November 19, @kcrw.com, @focusfeatures.bsky.social, and #NHMLA invite you to an advance screening of “Hamnet” at NHM Commons, followed by a discussion with Director Chloé Zhao and special guests, moderated by KCRW's Elvis Mitchell.

🌿 Space is limited—RSVP today: bit.ly/kcrw-hamnet

Did you know 1 in 4 people in L.A. County experiences food insecurity? Beginning November 14, help make a difference this season by donating to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank during your next visit to #NHMLA or @tarpits.org.

For food assistance, suggested items, and more, visit lafoodbank.org.

👀😸 Can you spot our friendly feline?

Discover all kinds of cool cats at Fierce! The Story of Cats now on view at #NHMLA!

Update: #NHMLA will close at 3:30pm today due to street closures impacting areas around the Museum. Apologies for the inconvenience!

Graphic of the Los Angeles Museum of History, Science and Art from this museum publication (1926): https://archive.org/details/calanhm_000670/page/n1/mode/2up

This photo of the original history exhibits comes from this museum publication (1978): https://archive.org/details/calanhm_000767/page/n7/mode/2up

This photo of NHMLA's original art exhibit hall comes from this museum publication (1978): https://archive.org/details/calanhm_000767/page/n7/mode/2up

Photo of the construction of NHMLA comes from this 1978 publication: https://archive.org/details/calanhm_000767/page/n5/mode/2up

Nov 6, 1913: The Los Angeles Museum of History, Science & Art opened on this day in Exposition Park. The museum split in two and became @nhm.org and #LACMA in 1963.

Images from #NHMLA publications on @archive.org: archive.org/search?query...

Me a week ago: “It’s a whole family of T. rex. How wholesome.”

Me today: “Little guy is so screwed.”

#NHMLA #LACM #JordanTheropod #Nanotyrannus?

👀🐈‍⬛ Have you spotted any black cats lately?

These particular felines are stigmatized to be omens of misfortune, but in some cultures black cats are considered to be symbols of good luck and prosperity!

Learn more about our feline friends at Fierce! The Story of Cats now on view at #NHMLA.

learn more at #NHMLA with your labubu 🤓👍🏻

Black and white illustration of a black cat's face, close-up.

🐈‍⬛ Are black cats 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 bad luck? Learn how these darkest of felines got a bad rep, and explore more through Fierce! The Story of Cats, now on view at #NHMLA: go.nhm.org/black-cats

The Dueling Dinos of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

CLOSURE ADVISORY ⚠️ Wednesday, October 15, #NHMLA will close at 2pm in preparation for a large private event, with some areas closed to the public all day. Please plan your visit accordingly!

To reschedule your visit, email info@nhm.org or call 213.763.DINO.

Next week, B Movies and Bad Science returns to #NHMLA! Kick off the 3-night series with a screening of “The Shadow of the Cat”, plus a post-screening discussion with Film Historian Karie Bible and special guests Angie and Chris Schneider of Hollywood Heritage Museum, and more: go.nhm.org/b-movies