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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Museum4.8 · 14 6854.6 · 1 379≈ 2 h 15 minEntry: ~18 $5.9 km from the center
Established in 1913 in Exposition Park, this renowned museum houses more than 35 million specimens spanning 4.5 billion years of Earth's history. Its centerpiece is the world-famous Dinosaur Hall, featuring a unique T. rex growth series showcasing skeletons of a baby, juvenile, and full-grown predator side by side. Visitors can also marvel at dazzling specimens in the Gem and Mineral Hall, historic wildlife dioramas, and outdoor Nature Gardens.
Highlights
- World-famous Dinosaur Hall with a rare T. rex growth series
- Historic 1913 domed rotunda with Beaux-Arts architectural details
- Spectacular Gem and Mineral Hall exhibiting raw gold nuggets and jewels
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:30 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:30 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 09:30 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 09:30 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 09:30 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 09:30 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 09:30 – 17:00 |
What’s nearby
USC Fisher Museum of Art features a diverse art collection.
3 min walk · 202 m
California Science Center offers interactive science exhibits.
3 min walk · 240 m
Exposition Park.
4 min walk · 323 m
Masjid Omar ibn Al-Khattab
5 min walk · 382 m
SKETCH Foundation Gallery Air and Space Exhibits showcases aerospace art.
5 min walk · 432 m
Tommy Trojan is a symbolic statue at the University of Southern California.
6 min walk · 483 m
California African American Museum highlights African American history.
6 min walk · 483 m
Shrine Auditorium is a historic venue for performances and events.
12 min walk · 974 m
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