Discover the past and present at the National History Museum of Los Angeles County. Its ultimate mission is to preserve the natural world, especially LA’s rich cultural history. When planning your visit to the National History Museum of Los Angeles County make sure you check the exciting rotating calendar of events. Some of the highlights of your visit include the following:

• Dinosaur Hall – The kids and kids at heart will surely love seeing dinosaurs at the new Dinosaur Hall. There are lots of things to see there such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex Growth Series.

• Dino Lab – You will see the behind-the-scenes look at how scientists work on fossil fuels including 240 Dyno specimens, skeletons of mastodons and whales,   and animal dioramas.

• Extensive nature gardens  – Explore the nature gardens and discover stories about plants and animals in the nature laboratory.

• Gem and Mineral Hall – Witness more than 2,000 specimens featured in the Gem and Mineral Hall. When you enter the vault, you will have a spectacular view of gemstones specifically rubies, diamonds, sapphires, and other precious gems.

• Butterfly and Spider Pavilion (opens every Spring) – It is another beautiful spot to see but is open seasonally. If it’s open to the public, you will have the chance to wander through the changing ecosystem. There are over 30 butterfly species flying right before your very eyes.

• Bird rooms and insect zoo

• Citizen science projects – The museum routinely hosts this event and asks community members to gather data for them through ongoing research.

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