Natural History Museum of LA

Overview

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County sits in Exposition Park and houses over 35 million specimens — from T. rex skeletons to gem vaults. Its Dinosaur Hall is one of the world's finest.

Highlights

• Dinosaur Hall: Three complete T. rex specimens showing juvenile, sub-adult, and adult growth stages.
• Gem & Mineral Hall: 2,000 specimens including the 600-pound gold vault.
• Nature Gardens: A 3.5-acre outdoor habitat with California native plants and live wildlife.

Visitor Tips

• Free first Tuesdays (except holidays).
• Duration: 1.5–2 hours.