On Wednesday, May 13, the parking lot at Curson Ave and 6th Street will close for entry at 3:30 pm. Any cars at the lot after 5 pm will be towed. The museum and Tar Pits will remain open during our regular hours, 9:30 am to 5 pm

Our Pollinator Meadow
Springs into Bloom

Take a Virtual Tour of Our Nature Gardens

The native plants in our meadow are just about ready for peak bloom, and they’re already taking visitors: lots of pollinating insects. Keep an eye out for more virtual tours and for the plants and pollinators getting busy near you this spring.

Visit our L.A. Nature Map project here!

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Nature Gardens Rain Catchers
Angelenos have been switching out lawns for alternative turf, and visiting NHM to soak up conservation tips for their gardens and neighborhoods.
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