Stories

Welcome to Stories, a place to explore—and be inspired by—the wonder of our natural and cultural worlds.

Diorama with bears on either side

NHMLAC + Pacific Standard Time

NHMLAC receives two grants to prepare for the next edition of the regional arts initiative Pacific Standard Time, scheduled to open in 2024.

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Pondy the Western Pond Turtle

Bon Voyage, Pondy

Our adorable western pond turtle has a new, amazing home!

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Anthro - Philippine Jusi Cloth: Pink pina fiber blouse, c. 1918

Wrapped up in Culture

A look at some of the rarely seen textiles, fabric and clothing in the Anthropology collection

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Garden Guests: Planting to Attract Pollinators

These native SoCal plants will bring plenty of pollinating visitors to your place.

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Red-eared slider A.Clause

Science in a Half-Shell: Dissecting Turtles at Home

NHM researchers dig for plastic in freshwater turtles

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212 million years ago, in what is now Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, a group of Dromomeron romeri pause for a drink while several pterosaurs, now known to be their close evolutionary relatives, fly overhead. Image by Stephanie Abramowicz, Dinosaur Institute, NHMLAC

Naturalist

Dig Deeper Into Pterosaurs' Evolutionary Flight Path

NHM paleontologists take a big step in solving the mystery of pterosaurs' natural history

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Hummingbird, tree, photography

Research and Collections

Three Horned Larks, Two Spotted Doves and a Seasonal Community Science Tradition

The history and value of North America’s longest running community science project: the Christmas Bird Count

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Male walruses relaxing

Research and Collections

Walruses: On the Tusk of Greatness

With the discovery of the oldest tusked walrus yet, NHM scientists are getting to the root of the walrus’ long tooth.

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La Brea Tar Pits and Hancock Park

Time Machine Window: A Look Back at Ice Age Los Angeles

Take a look at Los Angeles through Ice Age lenses

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La vitrina de la fiebre del oro en Gem Hall

Discovering Gold: Exploring the California Gold Rush

Uncover the history of California's Gold Rush through NHM's Gem and Mineral Hall

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