We had a great experience at the center! We did the sloth encounter and our host was so knowledgeable and made the experience really fun. The turtles were also a lot of fun to watch and were really active and engaging. We will definitely be back!

The very nature of museum is amazing. I was able to go around the building, but I saw several huge Dino through the windows, they are amazing. I’m in anticipation of museum opening. Then I’ll update my review.

You can learn about a lot of animal ecology and history. It’s amazing! I never get bored of this place. Even I don’t understand English.

This is a great spot to just visit during your tour of Los Angeles. You can get some really great shots here for the gram or any other socials. Plus, if you like museums, definitely check out everything nearby. Pretty central spot and there are a lot of other places to stop by as well. Make sure you stop by.

This was very cool to see and we learned some things we would have never known. There are some items general to the country and some specific to Nevada. We got to meet a paleontologist who explained a cool new discovery they found as well as the process they will take before publishing. Very cool place which takes around 2 hours of your day. Will definitely bring our son next time!

Not great customer service at all. The tours and exhibits are highly recommended and for youngsters there is a fun show called Dinosaur Encounters where two dino play about the stage and engage guests young and old. Another option is their garden walking tour which is highly informative and some good exercise. Their cafe has several offerings of decent food but nothing to get really excited about. All of their displays are highly detailed and worth admission alone. Theres also a couple 3D movies that are worth the extra few dollars. One about the ocean which I greatly enjoyed and the other about the dinosaurs called Titans of the Ice Age. That explained how these large animals lived and thrived on our planet. I recommend this museum as it is well worth admission.

Beautiful place. So much to see. You need a whole day for this place. Dont rush to see and move to the next place you want to visit. This is an astonishing place. Specially for the kids.They would be fascinated with what they would discover so will be adults. I wish i could give it 6 stars.

Its currently restricted to only outdoor exhibitions with timed tickets to enforce social distancing, but its really great and the gardens are beautiful! Outdoor cafe is open with limited offerings (snacks and beverages). Keep supporting the NHM!

I’ve been to a few natural history museums over the country and this one while it offers a lot of what others offers is still worth the visit. Lots to see and lots to learn about, which is what you want from a museum. Parking was easy to find and there was a lot of it. There was also a lot in the area to do so it makes for a good day.

After 10 long years, I finally decided to come visit again.A few tips:1. Parking is $122. Free for la residents between 3pm to 5pm3. Would suggest bringing a sweater, some sections are cold.4. Would suggest skipping out on the 3D films, not worth the money5. Bring a water bottle. They have special sections to fill em up with water.6. Expect to be here at least 5 hours.7. Would suggest bringing either a charger or preferably, a portable charger as there are sections where you wont get service and battery will begin to drain mad fast unless you choose airplane modeExperience:I had a really really wonderful time. The customer service here is phenomenal and kind. They actually made me smile many times and genuinely sought to help out for your best interest. Would highly suggest the butterfly exhibition, that was freakin awesome! This place is a MUST for dinosaur and animal lovers. It had some interesting pieces on culture and humanity as well so it definitely has expanded quite a bit. Will most definitely return, I cant wait!!

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) is a must if you love to take selfies and pictures!! At first I didnt see the point of paying to take pictures but honestly it is a very fun experience. There are so many fun backgrounds to take pictures at. It is fun trying to figure out where to position yourself to take the right picture and trying to find funny poses for the pictures. Each background has an indicator of where the person should stand to take the picture to get the best angle so thats super helpful! Over all fun experience, would love to come again.

What an amazing place!!! Our kids 5 and 2 absolutely LOVED it. Seeing all the different dinosaurs and was definitely the highlight. We went and saw the butterfly’s. Definitely worth going. Be sure to get tickets when you arrive at the museum! They let people in in timed groups. The kids loved seeing and watching all the butterfly’s fly around and land on things.

Best museum in LAIf you or your family loves dinosaurs, gems, or great architecture, this is it.

One of my favorite museums to visit. Very informative for Children and Adults. A great place to bring your kids to learn. Lots hands on things for kids to do. Also the African American museum and the Space museum are right next door to learn even more.

This museum was greatPros:- Really lovely displays of dinosaurs that were very informative- Loved the live insect section - I think kids would love it- The great hall with the beautiful animals was really cool. I liked that they were cool and quiet compared to the hustle and bustle of the other areas of the museum- The real reason for the museum visit was to check out the Tattoo exhibit which was wonderfully curated and showed a nice contrast between the different styles of tattooing here in Southern CaliforniaCons:- It is a large museum. Theres so much to cover- Maybe we parking in the wrong parking lot, but we ended up walking a fairly large distance from the parking lot to the museum itself.Would I go again? Sure!

Situated in nearby Los Angeles, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is a must-see for anyone visiting the area.During a visit, you’ll pass through billions of years of natural history and see many exhibits, galleries, interactive displays, and artefacts. While California’s natural history is the main focus, there are also exhibits dedicated to the natural history of many places around the world.Some of the permanent exhibits include Becoming Los Angeles, The Discovery Centre, Insect Zoo and the Spider Pavilion.The Dinosaur Hall is one of the more popular exhibits in the museum and features 300 genuine fossils and 20 complete dinosaur skeletons. The North American Mammal Halls feature replicas of various ecosystems, including redwood forests and prairies.A variety of gemstones, minerals, gardens, and shells are also on display, and several temporary exhibits are set up throughout the year.

They have a lot of good collections. From dinosaurs to gems and much more. I would highly recommend. I went on the free day on the weekend so it was extremely packed so unfortunately I could not see everything but still I enjoyed the visit. Conveniently located by the metro.

This place was a lot of fun, but make sure you do your research and get photo ideas... We were confused at first but the workers were very nice and helpful on giving us ideas... We did the upside down museum on a Sunday and the line was really long so we decided to come back later and Im glad we did... The museum is open until midnight almost every day, (check the hours before going).

The most incredible museum Ive ever been to. Definitely leave a whole day to explore it, it might be tempting to go to the other places nearby like the California Science Center in the same day, but trust me if you want to get the best and most out of the NHM experience, absorb it over a full day and buy the passes for the other exhibits. The Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibition was so unique and eye-opening. The museum itself is HUGE and so interesting.

I enjoyed my trip to the natural history museum. There was lots to look at we hardly got to it all. It was a little hard to move about the museum though. Not much direction and you seem to be going back and forth to get to different areas. Needs a better flow I guess. Still very cool and the kids enjoyed it. The price is great and youll even find good deals.

I love this hot dog place! They have such a unique menu! They even have a vegetarian option! I loved the chilly cheese fries!

Spider exhibit. Come early. You are only allowed 20 minutes going through the exhibit.

This place is great!! Always something new to see. By the way its a huge museum to come to you can be here all day.

Must-go place if you are a fan of dinosaurs! The richest and most amazing collection of Dino fossils I’ve ever seen so far. Love so much of the T-Rex bones, claws and skulls! Only downside is Parking is not efficient at all.

One of the best places you can visit in LA. especially if you have kids. Consider 4 to 6 hours if you want to do a complete visit. You can enjoy the especial shows and exhibition there. Also there is a good food court with variety of food. I believe you can find cheaper tickets by groupon. The place is wheelchair accessible. The food quality and price is acceptable. The parking fee is 12$

Absolutely loooved this place! I took my 5 year old and he actually enjoyed it after 10 minutes of walking especially when we got on the little like 3 minute train ride, saw a goose, some ducks, a squirrel and different flowers. We spent like 4 hours in here and had lunch at their cafe. Angus beef hamburger was delicious! What a gem!...

Not my first rodeo! I’ve been here a handful of times and today was one of the best! I love seeing a museum full of life. It was free SoCal Free Museum day, sure it was full and parking was $12, but it was worth it. Exposition Park is lovely area to spend the day and walking through this museum is a treat every single time. Currently due to all the construction the parking is not the best, but this will improve over time. I had great customer service and the docents walking around were so nice. One the current exhibits is the Natural History of Horror which was a infusion of pop culture and anthropology of how horror film/books came to be so popular!This museum always has something to offer everyone. I really enjoyed my time.

This is a must see museum. My kids love coming here and we love the seasonal events they have. Our favorites are the butterfly pavilion and the spider pavilion in the fall. During summer they have lots of events going on. The garden area is gorgeous. Don’t forget to check out their edible garden. Such a beautiful place.

Great museum, had a great time with my husband, it was very crowded when we went so it was a little hard to enjoy to the fullest, but other than that it was very informative, clean and fun.

So a small side note I guess, if you visit the Los Angeles museum versus the New York museum uh the experience is very different and not in a bad way. So the pricing for LA is set where the NY location takes donations and they do not have a set price. (I still paid a full ticket because I felt that it was fair and we spent a good five to six hours in there). The exhibits are alot of fun interactive for adults and kids. The kids have a lot of fun here they have someone who dresses up in a dino suit and walks around the Los Angeles location. The New York side was packed but I think because they get more tourists. The exhibits and picture opportunities are also different and I do recommend going to both. The food is kind of expensive bring your own or risk burnt chicken nuggets(maybe they were having an off day). Also allow for a full day maybe even two to fully explore both locations. They are an easy day for just two floors and New York loc. was four floors so we didnt have enough time to really take it all in.

It is a really cool museum. I particularly liked the animal dioramas. I would not go there on a regular basis, as they do not have new exhibits that frequently.

Loved this museum! It’s huge enough to keep one busy and I particularly loved the streamlined set up (each exhibit sort of built upon the prior one and so forth). The exhibition halls were spacious, bright, and although it was busy it never really felt packed. I loved the dinosaur hall and I would love to come back again sometime soon!

The natural history museum of Los Angeles is a wonderful place for families with young children. Our family attends the annual L.A. Nature Fest. The kids take home so many freebies from the sponsoring companies that we often have to walk to our car after visiting the booths just to drop off all the stuff. The younger kids are always in awe when they see the dinosaur bones. Excellent place to learn and grow as a family.

Awesome place!!!!Very impressive museum and great places for all families. . I love all the dinosaurs and We really enjoyed.

I loved the exhibitions there. Although, I had time to see only a few. I was lucky they had the Arctic Dinasours exhibition! It was very well done projections, storytelling, and models. They also had an extensive collection of other dinosaurs, which was mesmerizing!

One of my all time favorite places in the world. Ive been a member for the last few years but a fan since Ive been 5. My son is the second generation museum enthusiast and just like dad amazed. The exhibits are great with much information to ingestThe live shows are one a kind and so is the staff. Its a very intimate museum that makes you feel engaged at every stop. I seem to always find something new to learn and see, even though Ive been here over a 100 times. I love you Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

Very cool museum, and actually the whole reason we stayed in LA for a day before flying home. Really great display of animal history with well designed exhibits.The dinosaur hall is what drew us here, and we were not disappointed. It was a little bummer to learn that a lot of the skeletons on display are cast replicas, but theyre no less impressive. Especially the T-Rex fossils.They also have a pretty good place to eat - with better food than most museums weve stopped at.

I have beautiful memories of wandering through the rose bushes and cherry blossoms pretending this place was my Secret Garden. A magical place for kids and jaded adults.

Awesome place, price of admission is very reasonable its very easy to lose track of time looking at all the exhibits

This is, without question, one of the top museums in the world. I was especially impressed by the Gem and Mineral Hall, which in some ways rivals the Smithsonian. The museum has a collection of faceted stone, jewelry, as well as excellent crystals and much more. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the cafeteria has very good food and a good selection. If you have any interest in science, biological or geological, this is a must stop while you are in L.A.

We spent hours there and still didnt see everything! Definitely something you could spend most of the day in! Fun for the whole family! You can learn more in a day here than you can in all the history classes. The diversity in exhibits were really interesting as well, truly something for everyone. This is a place we will definitely visit again!

My second favorite museum in LA, besides the Ca. Science Center next door. A little scary for small children, but they’ll love the hands-on kid’s exhibit upstairs.

Los Angeles offers GREAT! really great museums and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles is one of them, for all ages also shows special exhibitions all year, the dinosaurs are maybe is my favorite one

Absolutely beautiful! I highly recommend this place! Its a great date night with your love and or to spend with family and friends .

The museum is big, there are a lot of things to visit. You can travel the world by going around the corner, thats amazing. You can see scientists working on fossils, very interesting. The staff is very friendly and helpful, they will approach you even if you dont ask for their help. Very beautiful location.

The diversity in exhibits were really interesting as well, truly something for everyone. This is a place we will definitely visit again!

Summer Nights in the Garden in July and August is something definitely worth going and checking out the natural habitat lab is open downstairs in the garden theres live entertainment arts and crafts, adult beverages and a live animals show for all ages. Food trucks are there for a nice dinner selection. Admission is free for members but you have to call or go o line to reserve a spot.

The Butterfly Pavilion was awesome! There was this nice guide that told us everything, and he was really nice. You should spend a lot of time at this place once you go a few times.

This is of interest to any age, filled with great dioramas and explanations for the dinosaurs, and all exhibits. I liked the gems display and many others.Downstairs, you will find a large Lego installation of the Jurassic Park jeep and a dinosaur standing in vegetation---all made of hundreds of Legos. While 1-2 hours will do it, what a good way to learn!

One of the best natural history museums I have ever set foot in which easily beats even the one in NYC. The place is grandiose, there is a lot to see.(I promise not to make the next sentence rhyme )In all seriousness, if you’re anything of a nature enthusiast (or mineral enthusiast... their mineral collection is something spectacular) you will have the time of your life. An extra bonus point for having science labs on display for us visitors to ogle at Serious Folks going about their Serious Folk Business. Were I a local, I would spend hours here sketching. Awesome place. 10/10.

Had a good time. There are a lot of different things to see, but many of the buttons and lights do not appear to work in the Birds section. Immensely enjoyed the Butterfly Exhibit, as well as the Gemstones & Minerals. Was excited to see that teachers and military (both active and retired) get in for free.

This was great, fantastic building with incredible art and fossils to look at. Definitely a must see if visiting Los Angeles! Great for kids of all ages too. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

I was lucky to go in on a first Tuesday of a month so did not have to pay for anything. For the rest it is a really big and wonderful museum with a lot to do for your children and with all the facilities. Nothing that you would not expect form this time of a institution. Great times. Thank you

This was a wonderful addition to kind of a sad trip to California we were so happy you were able to stop by and at least enjoy the museum in LA the staff is very nice and the museum very well laid-out multiple levels of enjoyment also we partake in the butterfly Atrium and a couple different movies and a couple different things that were going on in the museum its so nice to see that theres different things going on still

My favorite LA museum. It’s closed right now but I can’t wait for it to open back up

We absolutely loved our experience at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles! It was a fun way for my son and us to learn new and interesting things. We were also able to see a few scientists working in their stations, which was amazing! They also have a very beautiful garden where you can sit on benches or walk around.

Wonderful experience. Lots of fossils and stuffed animals. Very clear explanation printed in front of each exhibit. Also, there are staff members in each hall ready to explain.

Such an educational treasure. Beautiful, clean, informative. The kids love this place and I can find no fault. Its big so definitely comfortable sneakers recommended. Six stars in my book.

Take your kids here, it’s worth it! They will enjoy it, make a day out of it. So much to see and learn

Wonderful experience for me and my 3.5 year old. It was not our first time and will definitely come back!Staff was friendly and helpfulI give it four stars for two reasons: first, the bird exhibit seemed dated. Couldnt see much because it was so dark. Many lights were out for some reason.Second, service at the cafeteria needs improvement. Tables were dirty and it took long time for our food to be ready.

Here are Antarctic dinosaurs. So there are many dinosaurs and very good fossils. It is a very interesting experience to explore the history of Los Angeles here. The exhibition of minerals and gems is very good. I stayed there for about two and a half hours. If only adults come, they should stay here for a longer period of time and be disappointed.

So much to see and do! Not to mention the rotating exhibits. Art, minerals, bones, history, science... this place has it all. Definitely worth checking out.

My 3 year old loved this place. He wasnt scared at all. The kids area was very interactive.

I really likes this museum. If you in LA you should came to this museum. This museum is big and there are many varians of place likes animal from afrika, america,dinosaurus,birds,etc

I dont know why it took us so long to finally make our way to this spectacular museum. As someone whos always loved the NYC version, I was delighted to see the same classic diorama setup along with an outstanding dinosaur exhibit. Plus, theres the seasonal butterfly pavilion which is itself worth the trip. And theres the best kept secret, one of the largest Rose gardens Ive seen, directly behind the museum. Bottom line, so much to see for every age group and interest.

I moved from NYC and i can tell this place is the BEST museum I have been in the last 10 years, I would recommended this place for visits when u get a overseas Friends or family.

Nice place to check out, spent maybe 3 hours here. Definitely worth going if youre in Los Angeles. I enjoyed it.

Great place to take your kids. Or even on a nice chill date if youre someone like me whos into this stuff. A lot to explore. I spent 2 hrs + alone on just the first floor and I still didnt see everything. I Would definitely go again.

Went to an after hours event. So cool not dealing with the daytime crowds. Price was great as well.

Great place for getting a look back in to few million years! NHM provides a way of quick learning of Dinosaur age, recreation of natural scenes from African forests etc. Very interesting. And a bit of exploring for kids too...

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We had a really great time visiting here a couple of weeks ago. Hours of fun and education at a very reasonable price. The dinosaur exhibit was very cool and I recommend it to anyone interested. It isnt a place Id go more than once a year but I would definitely come back the next time they had a new exhibit.

One of the best places you can visit in LA. especially if you have kids. Consider 4 to 6 hours if you want to do a complete visit. You can enjoy the especial shows and exhibition there. Also there is a good food court with variety of food. I believe you can find cheaper tickets by groupon. The place is wheelchair accessible. The food quality and price is acceptable. The parking fee is 12$

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is the largest natural and historical museum in the western United States.Its collections include nearly 35 million specimens and artifacts and cover 4.5 billion years of history. This large collection is comprised not only of specimens for exhibition, but also of vast research collections housed on and offsite.The museum is actually an association of three Los Angeles area museums: The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the The Page Museum at The La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park and the William S. Hart Ranch and Museum in Newhall, Santa Clarita, California. The three museums work together to achieve their common mission: to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds.Entry to the Natural History Museum is 6-14$ based on age.There are admission charges for some of the special exhibitions and events.Members admission free.Parking is not free you need to pay 10$ based on timing.

I really like it. The displays are well maintained and described. Employees are volunteers who are very helpful. Most of the displays are also changed which keeps it interesting. Others are permanently there so I remember seeing them the first time which is fun. Theres a lot more to see than I can do in a day. Parking $12.00 for all day. Im a member I should get a discount. But its a private company Im sure.

Haven’t been here in years and we had so much fun seeing the exhibits. So happy this is available to enjoy.

We came for my fiances birthday and it was amazing! Great place to bring the whole family! Learned so much and had just the best time!

So glad we got their membership since we enjoy attending their exhibitions and events. Kids learned so much from meeting a real paleontologist and different types of butterflies from their butterfly pavilion exhibition. Looking forward to attending their bug fair and dino fest!If you dont mind your kids being wet, they have an outdoor splashing area!

If you have a school project or just want to get the kids out of the house and away from electronics, the Natural History Museum is a great place to visit. Admission is pretty cheap and if you go for the membership you also get access to other great benefits, check website for details.

Went on a Sunday and it wasnt too packed. Great way to find something to look at. Parking was about 12 bucks and the tickets are 15.Ive been here multiple times usually with a group. Really like the dioramas of all the mammals and the dinosaur fossils are always great to look at.Another favorite of mine is the gems and mineral hall since they have a pretty big collection. It is the natural history museum after all. There are also rotating exhibits but I didnt get a chance to visit it this time around.

The coolest and biggest museum I have ever visited. If you are interested in fossils I truly recommend you visit this museum. A great place to visit with the whole family, educational and fun. They have a room full of history and antiques from the first families the settle in the great Los Angeles area during the late 1700’s.

A must place to visit in Los Angeles especially with children.Loved the T-Rex and Bony Fish.A full day is not enough to see the whole place in detail.Enjoyed every minute we spend there.

The tattoo exhibit was crazy good. You could even watch folks get them done at the end of the installment. I loved the East Los Angeles history that was highlighted and how profound of an impact it has on the art. The world view and overall transformation of the art form was great. The butterflies were gorgeous

Very well planned out Museum lots of Open Spaces. Great place to learn about dinosaurs. Love the gardens. They have great rotating exhibits. Love the Butterfly Pavilion.If youre a member, I like using the member Lounge to grab a coffee. I dont like having to pay $12 for parking each time!

Great museum with a fantastic collection. Right near exposition Park, so enjoyed a walk around there while we waited for the museum to open.We ate lunch at the cafe, some good basic options, including vegetarian options.

A Los Angeles Landmark. Great for families. If you lived in L.A. County as a kid youve probably came here on a field trip. Not too much has changed which makes it nostalgic. A lot of the architecturehistoric, you really feel connected to the past.

Plan accordingly - there is a lot to see. Make sure to check out the original entrance by the Rotunda. Kids loved the African animals and Dinosaurs.

Very impressive museum. Great place to go with family with kids. If you want to visit the museum thoroughly, you can easily spend 4-6 hours here. They have really cool exhibits that are worth seeing. I recommend seeing the natural history of horror! Many explanations of what inspired scary movies such as Dracula, Frankenstein, etc.

Excelent displays and exhibits. Mixes old style exhibits with more modern ones. Building also has an older section and a newer one great architecture. Lots of animals and dinosaurs exhibits very well explained. Also interactive activities for both kids and adults. Dont miss the gardens or the old entrance facade outside.

Great museum. Talks and interactive lectures happen frequently and only last 15 minutes. Lots of animal exhibits and the dinosaur section is top notch. They also have labs where you can see researchers and curators working.Hope to go again and see more of the museum.

Wasnt to packed on a weekday. Nice walk

I havent visited the museum for years I was surprise how the staff are so much helpful and well informed!Was a great experience thank you

Amazing place to engage kids and grownups alike! Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Incredible collection. HIGHLY recommended!!

Absolutely love this place. They have redone the dinosaur exhibit and its freaking awesome. Plus the gem room, is retro but also a classic. I also cant forget the halls both mammals and Africa. They are classics from when i was a kid.would like to see an update in the halls. I know i am asking too much but wouldnt it be great if the creatures were there with a video wall that had actual video of the described location with small lighting and sound effects. Again dreaming here.But its great for the whole family. And remember they have a free day every first Tuesday of the month. (Except during high seasons)

Excellent place with truly amazing exhibits to learn a little more about our ancestors in conjunction with science and research

I was really amazed.. the experience was much better than expected. Planning to come back soon.

I havent been here in ages since I was in elementary school. My little sister enjoyed it so much. So much to look at. The exhibits were nice, seeing the animals and artifacts was a very educational exeprience. Next time I come here def checking out the butterfly and the spider exhibit

Very interesting and impressive! Love the dinosaurs fossils section.

Great museum that is absolutely ginormous. It contains every exhibit you could possibly imagine with incredible detail on every subject. Great overall experiences.

Parking can be challenging, but not impossible. This is a great place for children to see and learn about many different things from dinosaurs to gem stones. The butterfly pavilion is a must if you visit.