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🦖 Inspiring wonder, discovery & responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds. Open 9:30am - 5pm daily. Closed every 1st Tuesday of the month.

900 Expo Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
Joined July 2009
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Gather ‘round, happy haunts... Beginning October 3, join us for whimsical experiences, special performances, collection showcases, food trucks, and more as @BoneyIsland at #NHMLA arrives just in time for spooky season! 👻
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Show us a math trick. "These two snails live in different oceans, but their shell coils are identically inverted. So... #AskACurator 🐚
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We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of P-22, L.A.’s beloved mountain lion. We were just informed that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife made the difficult decision to euthanize him due to the serious injuries he suffered earlier in the week. (1/2)
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Experience the mythical world of Westeros, its legends, and the dragons that ruled beside them with “ #HouseOfTheDragon : The Targaryen Dynasty,” on view beginning August 5, only at #NHMLA . @HouseofDragon @hbomax
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"It's not wal-ME, it's walr-US."
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While our hearts are broken, we will continue to share his story and honor his legacy as L.A.’s ambassador for urban wildlife conservation. 🖤
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Spotted in the Nature Gardens: Gentle boi does a sniff. 🐾🌻
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henlo fren [baby opossum spotted in @ExpositionPark by @NatureinLA ]
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On December 23, P-22’s remains arrived at #NHMLA and he was welcomed back to his homeland in a blessing ceremony led by Tribal leaders from the Gabrieleño/Tongva, Tataviam, Chumash, Gabrielino-Shoshone, Akimel O’otham, and Luiseño Tribes—thread.
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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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This afternoon, P-22’s remains arrived at the Natural History Museum. He was transported by NHM Senior Manager of Community Science Miguel Ordeñana, Assistant Curator of Mammalogy Kayce Bell, and descendents from Gabrieleño/Tongva, Tataviam, and Chumash Tribes.
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🦍 How do Maximals and Mammals compare? Let's break down four pairs of Earth's fiercest animals — and Transformers! Scroll down… and roll out!
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🦕 Get ready to 𝙍𝙊𝘼𝙍—! Sunday, September 18, join us for a dino-mite takeover as our 7th annual #DinoFest celebrates all things dinosaurs, their prehistoric past, and the science that brings their world back to life. Tickets available now:
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We are grateful for the tremendous amount of love and support for P-22 and want to acknowledge how deeply many people are feeling his loss—thread.
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This #WorldOceansDay , explore the Science of @SpongeBob ! Dive into the world of Bikini Bottom and ocean animals alike along with #NHMLA scientists, and study everything in the sea from teeny tiny crustaceans to fish of all sizes—whales, too!
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What goes best with #green eggs on #StPatricksDay ? Ham the opossum of course. 🍳💚
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🦋 It's almost time! Featuring nearly 30 species, our sensational springtime #ButterflyPavilion officially takes flight beginning Sunday, March 5! Save your spot and be the first to walk among hundreds of beautiful butterflies and colorful native plants:
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Have you visited @JurassicWorld 's Blue? Don’t miss two epic #LEGO Builds here at #NHMLA ! See what’s happening for the holidays and plan your next visit:
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@Ray__2017 The universe follows certain rules of math, and this includes biological organisms. Spirals are found all throughout nature.
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Just two baby rats boopin’ snoots. #HappyMonday
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🕷 Butterflies are so last season. 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺. Beginning September 18, enjoy our one-of-a-kind #SpiderPavilion featuring hundreds of orb weavers, enclosed habitats, and numerous species like tarantulas to jumping spiders! When will you drop in?
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🔥 Let's take a look at the new mini-exhibition here at #NHMLA ! Don't miss #HouseOfTheDragon : The Targaryen Dynasty, now on view through September 7.
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It’s the Natural versus Fantasy as worlds collide with this year’s #FirstFridays theme: FANDOMS & FANTASY. From dragons to superheroes, programming will explore how nature and science influenced the creation of some of our favorite imagined worlds!
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Happy #Thanksgiving ! This is the wishbone of a California turkey 🦃 excavated from the @labreatarpits . While its wonderful for preserving fossils, we do not recommend marinating your Thanksgiving turkey in liquid asphalt for 10-40,000 years.
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It's time for Natural and Fantasy worlds to collide! Join us as this #FirstFridays season kicks off with an evening full of science, pop culture, cosplay, and music as we explore the worlds of “Dragons, Lore, and More". Have you saved your spot yet?
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🦈 Ever wondered why this supersized shark’s mouth glows in the dark? #SharkWeek
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You can't find dinosaurs at the Met—but you can here! 🦕🦖
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we recreated the Met Gala
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In a private ceremony led by members of local Native American Tribes, the much beloved and famous feline P-22 was buried on Saturday, March 4—thread.
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Featuring original costumes, series memorabilia, special programming, and more from the new HBO original series, “ #HouseOfTheDragon : The Targaryen Dynasty” will remain on view through September 7! Sign up for updates or become a museum member today:
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🕷 It's here! Drop into our #SpiderPavilion where you can get up close and personal with this season's stars—including “Coco,” our resident Burgundy Goliath Bird Eater Tarantula, on display for the very first time! Plan your visit today:
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🎂 Happy birthday to our friend Dr. Jane Goodall! Take a look back at her #NHMLA visit and “Becoming Jane,” @NatGeo 's exhibition celebrating the extraordinary life and work of the world-renowned conservationist.
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Can you name this dinosaur? 📷 Vedesh Pothugunta
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Filmmaker to filmmaker. @RogerCorman and Andy Muschietti visit #NHMLA 's own #NaturalHistoryOfHorror ! Have you visited @UniversalPics ' classic monsters yet?
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125 million-year-old Confuciusornis and its kin were the first birds to evolve a toothless beak. In a new study, NHMLAC Curator Luis Chiappe & Research Assoc. Jesus Marugan-Lobon reveal significant differences between the life cycles of these birds and their living counterparts.
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Celebrate our iconic Dino Hall with collectible trading cards! Get ready to rediscover 12 familiar favorites in a brand new way. Which dinosaur are you hoping to see next? Find your pack at the Dino Store during your next visit! 🦖 Free for #NHMLA visitors while supplies last.
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✨BEHOLD!✨ Dated at 242-244 million years old, our giant ichthyosaur skull can now be found near the Level 2 Dino Lab for a limited time: #DinoFest
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🦴 With over 300 fossil specimens, 20 complete skeletons, and the only T. rex growth series of its kind in the world, see Who’s Who in our award-winning Dinosaur Hall! Meet Carnotaurus: The Raging Bull.⁣ Enter the Age of Dinosaurs and find your pack at .
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Happy International #MuseumDay ! Whether you’d like to try an insect-inspired recipe, dive into L.A. history (and be a part of it), or even take our #DioramaChallenge , we’ve got ways to help you celebrate the #MuseumAtHome : 📷 IG / remythecraftyhedgehog
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We recently had the honor of hosting Dr. Jane Goodall for her first viewing of #BecomingJane , the #exhibition presented by National Geographic showcasing her #legacy and #impact . 🌿
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Ready to roar? We’re just one week away from this year’s #DinoFest at #NHMLA ! Save your spot and join us next Sunday, September 18, as we celebrate all things dinosaur:
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🌿 Now On View | Discover the evolution of an icon! Celebrate the extraordinary life and work of world-renowned conservationist and ethologist Dr. Jane Goodall with #BecomingJane , produced by @NatGeoMuseum in partnership with @JaneGoodallInst :
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Inspired by @MayorOfLA , our very own #NHMLAC icons are helping to slow the spread! Remember to wear non-medical face coverings when not at home, and as always, stay safe. #LAProtects
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#NHMLA 's celebrated diorama halls capture nature in painstaking detail, with breathtakingly realistic scenes of wildlife in their natural habitats. Now, we challenge you to recreate the magic at home. Are 𝘺𝘰𝘶 ready to take on the #DioramaChallenge ?
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They were joined at the Museum by descendants from Gabrielino-Shoshone, Akimel O’otham, and Luiseño Tribes. Upon arriving at NHM, Tribal representatives led a blessing ceremony welcoming P-22 back to his homeland.
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Transport to the Earth’s deepest depths through immersive projections as we celebrate a record-breaking expedition and new age of exploration with James Cameron’s #DeepSeaChallenger , on view now through February 20, 2023: @JimCameron @DalioDotOrg @ROLEX
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🦖 From the Small Fry to the Tri Hard, see who's who in our iconic Dino Hall! Find your pack and be sure to pick up your free collectible cards, only available at #NHMLA .
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In 2012, filmmaker and explorer James Cameron made history with the first solo dive into the Challenger Deep. Beginning December 12, transport to Earth's depths as we celebrate his record-breaking expedition with the #DeepseaChallenger , on view at #NHMLA :
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. @Neilyoung is premiering new album EARTH at listening party 5/6 at First Fridays! Get tix:
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Hey @FieldMuseum , our Mamenchiasaurus wanted to say #HelloM áximo all the way from Los Angeles! It promises to never ask Máximo how the weather is up there.
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We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. 🖤 Special thanks to Museum Visitors who've stopped by to share their love for #P22 .
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📸 Are you up for the challenge? Collaboration-meets-friendly-competition as this year’s #CityNatureChallenge officially begins April 29! Learn how you can join cities all around the globe and participate in 3 easy steps: Find wildlife. Take a picture. Share.
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Decisions regarding next steps will continue to be made together with local Tribes, with more information provided as it becomes available.
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A Pacific footballfish, a type of anglerfish that typically lives thousands of feet underwater, recently washed ashore — now, it’s part of #NHMLA ’s Ichthyology Collection:
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@EdwardFleisch The "tall" one is Thatcheria mirabilis. The "flat" one is Architectonica perspectiva. (Japanese wonder shell and sundial shell.)
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We want to ensure that multiple voices are heard around the respectful consideration of his remains, which includes the clear confirmation that the museum will NOT taxidermy or display his remains.
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Here's something you don’t see every day! #CSUF student Jordyn Neal takes hard-to-get measurements of our megamouth shark for her thesis. With few megamouths in collections, access to our specimen was crucial for her research—we can’t wait to hear her findings! 📷 Dr. Bill Ludt
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Starting November 7, experience fearless determination, curiosity, pursuit of knowledge, and passionate love of the natural world with "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall," produced by @NatGeoMuseum in partnership with @JaneGoodallInst :
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No bull about it—even T. rex had larger arms than Carnotaurus! 📷 Matt McIntosh
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🔥 Treasures of Westeros await. Explore the lives and legends of HBO Original series #HouseOfTheDragon up close with “The Targaryen Dynasty,” now on view through September 7. @HouseOfTheDragon
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Let's make history. Never going to get over these shots of @alieward and @jarrettsleeper by Robyn Von Swank. 🖤 Happy Valentine's Day!
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👀🧠 Ever see a 3D-printed cast of a 𝘊𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘶𝘴 brain?
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Celebrating National Bird Day with Dr. Luis Chiappe of the #NHMLA Dinosaur Institute, and a toothed bird from the early Cretaceous of China! "This 120 million-year-old bohaiornithid belongs to a large group of extinct birds called Enantiornithes"—thread. 📷 Stephanie Abramowicz
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In the 60's, a whale skull got stuck in our service elevator for a whole weekend. The smell on Monday is famous in NHMLA lore. #MuseMem
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We learned about this from "Out of My Shell" by S. Peter Dance, retired Malacology curator @britishmuseum .
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👀 Wait for it… Dr. Aaron Celestian shares a striking tenebrescent scapolite gem that recently graced the halls of #NHMLA ! Watch the gem fluorescence yellow, and then tenebrescence blue for a long while afterward.
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Although it's cold and unforgiving now, Antarctica was once much warmer, and home to a diversity of dinosaurs. Our Dinosaur Institute Curator Dr. Nate Smith is currently searching for fossils beneath the frost, like this Thrinaxodon. #FossilFriday
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The adventure continues! #NHMLA Paleontologists and @AppleTVPlus have partnered to explore the science behind #PrehistoricPlanet . From petite prehistoric animal fossils to gargantuan dinosaur skeletons, uncover more about how dinosaurs lived:
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🦖 The wait is finally over! Beginning April 1, we’ll be reopening our doors to gradually welcome back guests inside #NHMLA , with special hours for Members and Community Partners. Advance timed-tickets required, available March 25:
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Do you see what we see? 250 million years ago, the earth was just recovering from the greatest mass extinction of all time, and our distant relative, the weasel-sized Thrinaxodon, was scurrying around Antarctica—thread.
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ʙʀᴇᴀᴋɪɴɢ | #NHMLA researchers discovered the smallest dinosaur ever found almost perfectly preserved! Learn more about the 𝘖𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘴, plus an exclusive video interview with Dr. Jingmai O’Connor:
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𝙄𝙩'𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚! Explore the scientific inspiration for classic monsters and get a glimpse of rare movie props, film footage, hands-on activities, and museum specimens with the Natural History of Horror—now on view and free with Museum Admission:
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We join other museums around the world standing in solidarity with the National Museum of Brazil @MuseuNacional . 🇧🇷 🌎 🇧🇷 Read our full statement here:
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Attention #California ! @augustynolophus is now your ✨OFFICIAL✨ #statedinosaur ! 🙌 Come visit her at NHMLA!
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Meet + greet @PeytonList w/ @RadioDisney at the Museum in Nature Gardens tomorrow, 11 am–1 pm. Bee tours, tunes, contests included. #LA
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👀 Something big is headed to #NHMLA . Repost via Dr. Luis Chiappe • Behold, the green dinosaur!! Gnatalie—the green Jurassic sauropod—has awakened!! Soon coming to Los Angeles 🦕🦕🦕 #FossilFriday
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Featuring a distinctive crest, this Cryolophosaurus skull fossil dates to the Early Jurassic period—around 194-188 million years ago! Want to see it up close for yourself? Join us for #AntarcticDinosaurs , opening Apr. 3: 📷: John Weinstein
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Using µCT imaging, Graduate Student In-Residence at #NHMLA Becky Wu and international team of @NHMLAC researchers share first detailed look at the tooth replacement pattern of not just one, but three newly discovered extinct Cretaceous birds from Brazil:
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Clever girl spotted! Come visit @JurassicWorld 's very own Blue in #LEGO form on view for a limited time! See what else is happening this holiday season and plan your next trip:
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@DKwiatkowski23 Here are the two side by side. They aren't meant to fit together like screws and nuts, but they're a nice example of mathematical patterns.
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Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a spotlight on Dr. Jane Goodall! ⁣⁣Will you be joining us for these upcoming #BecomingJane events? 💚👉 📷 @NatGeoMuseum , @JaneGoodallInst
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It’s #NationalFossilDay !!! We’re falling all over ourselves with excitement. 😆 Keep an eye out for collections highlights all day!
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This week, #NHMLAC ’s Curator of Anthropology and NAGPRA officer is reaching out to Tribal representatives to offer our museum as a space for in-person, inter-Tribal meetings and have discussions around the most appropriate steps to honor P-22 and his legacy.
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Welcome Hope the #bluewhale to #HintzeHall @NHM_London and celebrate worldwide #MuseumWhales today! 🐋 Here's our fin whale!
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🦖 Happy National #DinosaurDay ! How about celebrating with this sensational snapshot of the mighty T. rex, photographed by our own Dr. Luis Chiappe of the #DinosaurInstitute ? Thread.
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Congratulations to the @Dodgers , our dino-mite World Champions!
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🏛 How it started, how it’s going. Would you believe we’re celebrating our 110th Anniversary today? On November 6, 1913, #NHMLA opened its doors for the very first time! Do you remember your first visit?
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Happy Holidays! We're getting in the spirit and doing a Secret Santa style #MuseumGiftSwap with our fellow @SoCalMuseums today! Follow along for seasonal cheer and holiday hilarity. ✨
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How has the work of Dr. Jane Goodall inspired generations to protect our natural world? March 25, join @lilamayhiggins , @audubondebspark ’s Marcos Trinidad, and @RootsandShoots ' Laurel Watkins for A Closer Look at #BecomingJane , moderated by @pattmlatimes :
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The #California poppy became our state flower in 1903 because its golden blooms were deemed quite appropriate for the golden state. #NativePlantWeek
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🦏 Rhinox. Rhinoceros. There's more than meets the eye with these enormous gray beasts.
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🦕 Our new face masks are absolutely dino-mite! Stay safe and stylish while showing your support for #NHMLA , available in Adult and Child sizes:
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#OnThisDay in 1913, @NHMLA opened its doors. The Rotunda, or "1913 Building" was our original entrance. Happy 104th birthday NHMLA! 🎈🎉
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Natural History Museum of L.A. County
2 years
At this time, P-22 is in appropriate and safe temporary holdings as we navigate next steps in coordination with local tribes.
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Natural History Museum of L.A. County
1 year
@transformers @ParamountMovies 🦍 Optimus Primal. Western Lowland Gorilla. Two of the jungle's most courageous apes.
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Natural History Museum of L.A. County
6 years
R.I.P. Isaiah “Boo Boo” Negrete, seen here in an image taken for our Tattoo exhibition. Our thoughts are with Freddy Negrete, Shamrock Social Club, and his extended tattoo family during this difficult time.
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Natural History Museum of L.A. County
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@transformers @ParamountMovies 🪶 Airazor. Peregrine Falcon. Take flight with two of Earth's most exceptional birds.
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Natural History Museum of L.A. County
4 years
Malacology Meets Mode. It's @ladygaga as shells, identified by #NHMLA Malacologist Dr. Jann Vendetti! Which one do you think is a perfect match? First up: 𝘕𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘢
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Natural History Museum of L.A. County
7 years
What IS this? "Xenophora, a snail that collects shells. That's a glass sponge growing on top! It's a biological art piece." #AskACurator
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