BE ADVISED: On Thursday, October 16 our museums will participate in a brief earthquake drill. Guests will hear an overhead announcement, but are not required to participate, nor will the building be evacuated. Please contact us at info@nhm.org or 213.763.DINO if you have any questions.

Family Activities

Little boy in hat crouches on a low rock ledge and looks into the nature gardens pond

Let the crafts and games begin! Take a break, and learn from our artists and educators how to make a dino shadow puppet, read illustrated stories, color outside the lines, and discover the natural wonders where you live.

For Middle and High School Students