Artwork for STEAM Family Day featuring a variety of colorful STEAM-related items and specimens.

Visitors at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum enjoying STEAM activities.

Dr. Christine Wilkinson (Assistant Curator, Community Science), Juliana Soto-Patiño (Collections Manager, Ornithology), and Kriss Leftwich (Collections Manager, Mineral Sciences).

We’re just days away from STEAM Family Day at the #TarPits!

Enjoy themed activities, meet STEM pros, visit vendors, and more, including a discussion with #NHMLAC speakers Dr. Christine Wilkinson, Juliana Soto-Patiño, and Kriss Leftwich.

Free with Museum Admission: go.nhm.org/steam-day-2026

Students are all smiles reviewing data at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

🔬 Final weeks! Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in studying the #NHMLAC Collections? If you’re currently enrolled in an accredited degree-granting program, apply for our Student Collections Study Awards now through April 1—details: go.nhm.org/study-award

Ted Rechlin of Rextooth Studios.

Dr. Zachary Morris, Dinosaur Institute Postdoctoral Fellow. Cullen Townsend, Scientific Artist, Paleo-artist.

Sean Campbell, La Brea Tar Pits Senior Fossil Preparator. Tony Turner, NHMLAC Museum Educator.

🦖🦣 Next week, join award-winning Graphic Novelist, Animator, Filmmaker, and Science Communicator Ted Rechlin as he goes head-to-head with #NHMLAC experts to crown the toughest dino and Ice Age era champions!

Don’t miss “Prehistoric Fight Nights” February 20 and 21: go.nhm.org/prehistoric-...

2025 Excavated: A Look Back at Some of the Biggest NHM Discoveries From prehistoric giant lizards and ancient raccoons to newly discovered spiders and heroic extinct dugongs, NHMLAC researchers had a busy year describing new species. Meet some of the coolest creature...

🔎 From prehistoric giant lizards and ancient raccoons to newly discovered spiders and heroic extinct dugongs, #NHMLAC researchers had a busy 2025! Meet some of the coolest creatures newly described, along with other inspiring discoveries: go.nhm.org/2025-discove...

An iNaturalist observation of the only known (and newly described) species in the new genus Siskiyu armilla, Willow Creek, CA, USA, 2024-11-09 (iNaturalist) uploaded by Chloe and Trevor Van Loon.

Artistic reconstruction of Bolg amondol, depicted raiding an oviraptorosaur dinosaur nest amidst the lush Kaiparowits Formation habitat. Art by Cullen Townsend.

An artistic reconstruction of a herd of ancient sea cows foraging on the seafloor. Courtesy of Alex Boersma.

🔎 From prehistoric giant lizards and ancient raccoons to newly discovered spiders and heroic extinct dugongs, #NHMLAC researchers had a busy 2025! Meet some of the coolest creatures newly described, along with other inspiring discoveries: go.nhm.org/2025-discove...

Various museum gifts from the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County including a butterfly totebag, La Brea Tar Pits hoodie, saber-toothed cat ornament, mugs, and plushies.

🎁 Still looking for that special gift? From dinosaurs to fierce felines, celebrate the holiday season with #NHMLAC gifts that spark awe!

Shop exclusive collections both in-store and online: shop.nhm.org

Mammal fossil mounts on view at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.

The African Mammal diorama at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

In honor of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, our Museums will offer free admission to all visitors from 3 - 5pm this Friday, November 21. Free tickets will be available at any on-site museum ticketing desk.

The #NHMLAC is proud to offer this general admission benefit at both @tarpits.org and @nhm.org.

The African Mammal diorama at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

Mammal fossil mounts on view at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.

In honor of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, our Museums will offer free admission to all visitors from 3 - 5pm this Friday, November 21. Free tickets will be available at any on-site museum ticketing desk.

The #NHMLAC is proud to offer this general admission benefit at both @nhm.org and @tarpits.org.

Fierce! The Story of Cats

#NHMLAC Members can enjoy exclusive Cat Lounges August 14, 21, and 28 from 12 to 2pm daily, located in the lower Otis Booth Pavilion. Not a Member? Join today via link in bio or on-site at the Museum.

Ready to meet your purrrfect pal? Stay tuned for event dates open to all visitors!

nhm.org/cats

If you're curious about how animals are coping with extreme heat and what we can do to help, reach out to #NHMLAC Researchers with your questions!

Comment below or write to newsletter@nhm.org—we’d love to hear from you.

As a long-time Trustee and supporter of the #NHMLAC, Wallis Annenberg brought her deep love of animals and nature to her support of the Natural History Museum (@nhm.org) and La Brea #TarPits.

As a long-time Trustee and supporter of the #NHMLAC, Wallis Annenberg brought her deep love of animals and nature to her support of the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits (@tarpits.org).

Close-up view of the iconic dire wolf skull wall at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum with its warm-hued orange background.

👋 Sorry, but they’re still extinct. #NHMLAC experts weigh in on why dire wolves have not, in fact, been successfully cloned, and the surprising perils of de-extinction: bit.ly/SryDrWlvs

Small children clamor over a squirrel puppet in the NHMLA Nature Gardens.

At the #NHMLAC, we often say that Earth Day is every day, since inspiring wonder and fostering responsibility for our planet is at the heart of our mission.

Colorful STEM-related art featuring flowers, grass, a science beaker, rocket ship, and Maker Faire robot in a pink lowrider with text, "Join us at Exposition Park / City of STEM + Los Angeles Maker Faire / Los Angeles Public Library / Free Event • All Ages • April 12, 2025".

🔬 This Saturday, Apr. 12, join the #NHMLAC in Exposition Park for SoCal’s largest festival of science and creativity! #CityOfSTEM and L.A. Maker Faire have joined forces for another all-day event tailor-made for scientists, makers, engineers, creators, and explorers of all ages: cityofstem.org

Colorful STEM-related art featuring NHMLA's Dueling Dinosaurs, palm trees, white clouds, science beakers, the Metro, and Maker Faire robot with text, "Save the Date / City of STEM + Los Angeles Maker Faire / Los Angeles Public Library / Exposition Park • April 12, 2025".

🔬 This Saturday, Apr. 12, join the #NHMLAC in Exposition Park for SoCal’s largest festival of science and creativity! #CityOfSTEM and L.A. Maker Faire have joined forces for another all-day event tailor-made for scientists, makers, engineers, creators, and explorers of all ages: cityofstem.org

An UNLAB cohort is all smiles holding a wildlife find in the palm of two hands.

#NHMLAC is currently accepting applications for the next cohort of #UNLAB postbaccalaureate researchers! Apply to spend a year working with a curator on a biodiversity research project in L.A.—view program details, eligibility requirements, and more: nhm.org/how-apply-un...

The #TarPits Museum and @nhmla.bsky.social have reopened indoor spaces with free general admission now through Friday, January 17.

Full statement regarding the #NHMLAC in the thread below.

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#NHMLA is reopening its indoor spaces this weekend with free general admission on Saturday and Sunday, January 11 and 12: nhm.org

Full statement regarding the #NHMLAC below.

#NHMLA is reopening its indoor spaces this weekend with free general admission on Saturday and Sunday, January 11 and 12: nhm.org

Full statement regarding the #NHMLAC below.

Celebrating Native American Heritage

The #NHMLAC is proud to offer this general admission benefit at both @nhmla.bsky.social and #TarPits on Saturday, November 23.

Pre-register or learn more: ceo.lacounty.gov/ardi/nahm2024/

Artist Mark Dion poses for a photo among La Brea Tar Pits & Museums' iconic Lake Pit Family.

🗣 Educators! Saturday, November 16, hear from Artist Mark Dion as he discusses “Excavations”, one of two groundbreaking exhibits hosted by the #NHMLAC for this year’s #pstART event.

Tour the exhibit, engage with Museum Educators, and more with our latest workshop—RSVP today: bit.ly/PaleoPopCult...

Filipino American Mural at Unidad Park titled Filipino Americans: A Glorious History, A Golden Legacy.

🇵🇭 From stories featuring the flavors of home to designing the ultimate dream house, the #NHMLAC are proud to join the nationwide celebration of Filipino American History Month!
Join us in recognizing L.A.'s thriving and diverse Filipino community: bit.ly/NHMLACFAHM

🦕 Heading to Los Angeles Comic Con this weekend? So are we! Drop by booth #2343 located in #LACC’s South Hall to learn about what’s new with the #NHMLAC, including NHM Commons, Gnatalie the Green Dino, and more. Hope to see you there!

FINAL DAYS! Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in studying the #NHMLAC Collections? If you’re currently enrolled in an accredited degree-granting program, apply for our Student Collections Study Awards now through October 1—details: bit.ly/NHMSCSA24

Close-up photo of "Gnatalie", the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles' green dinosaur.

This November, the #NHMLAC will open a new wing and community hub, NHM Commons, featuring our 75-foot-long green dinosaur “Gnatalie”, a local artist’s landmark mural, new theater, and so much more—but we want YOUR input: bit.ly/NHM0924

A group of adults seated at a table partake in discussion.

🧑‍🏫 Educators! This Saturday, April 20, hear from scientists Laura Tewksbury and Shannen Robson as they showcase how the #NHMLAC work together to learn more about the wildlife all throughout Los Angeles from the Pleistocene to the present! Spots are limited—register today: bit.ly/LBTPEdu042024

Birds: Not Real?? Top #NHMLAC ornithologists recently made a shocking discovery! We’ve all known birds aren’t real for quite some time, but are they government drones or simply figments of our imagination? bit.ly/FthrForThat

Bug Check on Aisle 9! #NHMLAC researchers have an ambitious plan to barcode every insect species in California—but how do they get the barcodes so small? bit.ly/BugsForLife

Cubic zirconium crystal structures examined under NHM's scanning electronmicroscope. Courtesy of Dr. Aaron Celestian.

Based on the structure of cubic zirconium silicate, the innovative treatment discovered by #NHMLAC Scientists opens doors to future mineral-based treatments made possible by cutting-edge museum science: bit.ly/MBTfWD