Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our visitors and staff, the museum will be closing at 3 pm on December 24 due to the impending storms. The museum will be closed Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. We will reopen Friday, December 26.

L.A. Bird Walk: Juniper Hills and Big Rock Creek

Reconnect your ears to nature

Birders know you look with your ears.

When you know what to listen for, the desert is alive with birds. With NHM's Ornithology Collections Manager Kimball Garrett as your guide, you won't miss a tweet. You'll encounter an amazing array of avian life on this relaxing walk through Juniper Hills and Big Rock Creek. It's a great way to reconnect to nature without leaving your home.