Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Holds the title of being the 3rd-largest museum of its type in the U.S., w/ more than 3.5 million specimens. Free admission first Tuesday of most months, except July/August; free every Tuesday in Sept

This museum is recommended for the whole family. Your kids will definitely have fun, enjoy all the exhibits , live shows and presentations, and learn many important facts and information.

I've been avoiding this museum for years because I thought it was about "boring" history. How wrong I was! One of the best museums in LA. Visit the Butterfly and Spider Exhibits . The dinos are coolest

In the warmer months the butterfly exhibit is the star of the show!

The dinosaur Hall is great! But there are plenty of other exhibitions as well so make sure you check both floors and as many rooms in the building! Rose garden is free and next to the building too!

Great museum ! Wide and sprawling and teeming with information and history, it's located next to USC and the Science museum . You could spend a couple of days visiting it all!

Mammal Halls, Dinosaur Hall , Hall of Gemstones and Minerals, California History Hall and the Avian Exhibit ! Overall one of my top favorite museums .

There's dinosaurs and stuffed animals from around the world! Also a vault solely dedicated to glamorous gems and a wing for rocks and minerals. Very large. Got lost a few times despite the map.

Get the patron level membership. You get to skip the line up front and gets you into the butterfly exhibit even when it's sold out. This membership also includes membership to over 300 museums

Great place for families and children. Dinosaurs , mammals and reptilian exhibits the best.

Check out First Fridays featuring lectures, bands, DJs and special museum tours ! Also, don't forget to see the Space Shuttle Endeavour on display out front! Read more

Fun to see Dino skeletons and other animals on exhibit . I also enjoyed the gem and minerals room. LOVE LOVE the butterfly pavilion

It was outstanding! The entrance was 12$ with student ID. The biggest collection of mineral stones and animals that I’ve seen!

And here summer nights, such hipness. Lots of activities like pot your own succulents and coloring and photobooth and cocktails and soulection dj ! The food trucks are spensive af

Beautiful, versatile exhibition about dinosaurs , living insects, geology, city history. Take the train , skip the parking .

Who can go wrong with dinosaurs ?Lots of interesting stuff to see. Plan to spend at least 2 hours to really take it all in.

Is a place with awesome things inside it. If you are a people who likes dinosaurs , you need to visit this place. The price is $12 per adult

Great spot to learn about the mammals that roam our earth and the dinosaurs that once did. CA teachers get in free!

The Bug Fair ! There's a lot of other great exhibits as well ; Air & Space, Science, etc.

If you haven't been back since the additions and renovations have been completed, you owe it to yourself (and your family) to go back - you won't be disappointed.

We love this spot for an educational family outing - it’s the largest natural and historical museum in the western U.S., with more than 33 million historical relics. Have fun while learning!

Must check out the mammal, dinosaur , and gem sections!

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is the largest natural history museum in the western United States with more than 33 million specimens and artifacts

Lovely day with the kids! Educational experience. Recommended for families

Very friendly staff . I parked over in the science A parking lot and they were kind enough to to run down the info as to when the parking lot closed.

Takes several hours to get through the whole thing. Don’t miss out on the bird collection upstairs!

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Pretty much a family oriented museum but there are some nice dinosaur exhibits and displays on evolution.

Very interesting museum ???? You don't leave exhausted. So much new I have learned and discovered today! ????

Become a member and have free access to the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits as well .

Definitely a fun place for all. Looking for a field trip? Check it out, it's an affordable trip

Old school exhibits could use some sprucing up. Everyone should visit at least once.

Lots on interesting information and amazing setups. With a lot to explore.

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Check your anxieties at the door. These are chill spiders. They love to be still and patient. Cone watch the watchers of the world! Adults pay only $3

Come during the week before lunch to avoid screaming school kids and wailing babies. Grab lunch at the cafe downstairs.

Make sure to head downstairs for a lot of fun and interactive labs for kids.

Spider pavilon starts in october ;1st fridays happens the 1st 6 months of the year; butterfly pavilion happens frm april till sept ; dino show in the north mamal hall 2nd floor make sure 2go2gem hall

Did you know? Of the museum 's 35 million artifacts and specimens, the oldest by far are the meteorites on display – they’re 4.5 billion years old!

Fun place to take the kids or even a friend! The exhibits are awesome!

Check out the butterfly pavilion if you can.

The hall of animals is interesting. Outside there are ice cream vendors but they will scatter when the police come.

We heard a 3 yr old say to his dad today: "Look daddy they got zombies here..." - watch out in the N. American history area, you've been warned!

The Dino Lab is super cool behind the scenes look at the science of paleontology

Lions and Tigers and Bears ... oh my!! Plus, they've got the dinosaurs . Sign up and be a member already!!

Don't miss First Fridays for your monthly dose of live music , stimulating scientific discussion, and behind-the-scenes curatorial tours . Read more

Everyone should visit and experience the sights, wonders, and amazements!!

just a great place to lose yourself in thought

The Patron Level Membership will get you to the front of the line much faster. Avoid the cafeteria unless you want some yucky food.

Becoming a member includes admission to the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits, First Fridays and special exhibits like the Pavilion of Wings!