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Natural History Museum of L.A. County. Inspiring wonder, discovery and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds.

900 Expo Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
nhm.org
Joined July 2009
Born on November 6, 1913
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    19 Nov 2017

    is here! Explore tattoo's global history and L.A.'s unique tattoo story. Live tattoo demonstrations every weekend in the Parlor, and more! Tickets at .

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  2. Apr 4

    Check out our Insta () today. , the man behind this rad 🦖 , is taking over our feed and story for a behind-the-scenes adventure with our Dino Institute scientists!

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  3. Retweeted
    Apr 4

    Celebrate on April 13, 14, and 15. Take a Nature Walk with our gallery interpreters as they incorporate iNaturalist and eBird into their tours of our Nature Gardens.

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  4. Apr 3

    Spring is here and so is the Butterfly Pavilion! 🦋🏵️ Come get up-close views of these winged beauties! 📷: @spiralsoflite

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  5. Apr 3

    Today is ! Enjoy free general admission at NHMLA and the all day!

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  6. Apr 2

    If you're born in April, the is your birthstone! Slight impurities within a diamond can cause the stone to change color, and glow under a blacklight.

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  7. Apr 1

    To anyone that's every wondered...yes. Our exhibits come to life at night. Just kidding. .

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  8. Mar 31

    Meet Odin! He's a western screech owl, and the newest member of our Live Animal Programs team. We host animal meet-and-greets every day, so keep an eye out for this feathered friend soon! 🦉

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  9. Mar 30

    Virginia opossums are the only marsupials native to North America. Just like the offspring of kangaroos and wallabies, baby opossums are called joeys.

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  10. Retweeted
    Mar 28

    Almost there! Keep the slug and snail photos coming and help reach its goal of 1500 observations by March 31st! Check out the link to learn about the project and see how many observations we've already added:

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  11. Mar 29

    We aren't sure which is more mesmerizing; NHMLA's fin whale or that stunning sunset! 🐋 🌆 📷:

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  12. Mar 29

    Will you be at our lecture tonight? Enjoy a delicious cocktail, and check out authentic Sailor Jerry flash inside the exhibit!

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  13. Mar 29

    When falls on ...here's the Museum's baseball team back in 1936. We're slightly obsessed with those saber-toothed cat jerseys, and also wondering if they inspired the ThunderCats logo?

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  14. Retweeted
    Mar 28

    🦋The butterflies are back at 🦋

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  15. Retweeted
    Mar 20

    Chicago-based singer and poet will be performing her soul-stirring jams at ’s First Fridays on 4/6 with dream pop singer-songwriter . Tickets →

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  16. Mar 27

    In case you missed it, here is a photo of the pop-up exhibit displaying early 21st-century paternal goofiness. 👨 📷: @rlmiller1964

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  17. Retweeted
    Mar 27

    Rex family. Homage to 's wonderful T. rex growth series.

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  18. Mar 27

    Diamonds may be forever, but this exhibit isn't! This weekend is your last chance to see green diamonds in the Gem Vault. Over 60 natural green diamonds are on display until April 1.

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  19. Retweeted
    Mar 23

    Just out of the prep lab, the latest addition to cllxn, Piscolithax cf. P. boreios from the late Miocene of . Here it is side by side with P. boreios from Isla Cedros from cllxns.

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  20. Retweeted
    Mar 21

    Still haven't gone down to to see TATTOO? This is a rare chance to see the original works of Norman 'Sailor Jerry' Collins so don't miss this exhibit. Happening now!

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  21. Mar 22

    Dakota looking very dapper! Come meet her this weekend at NHMLA's Dinosaur Encounters. 📷:

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