Natural History Museum: Dinosaurs, Gems, and Fossils

Discover LA’s extraordinary dinosaurs, impressive nature, intriguing dioramas, and impressive gem and mineral collections at the Natural History Museum. Perfect for families and solo travelers.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County - Enjoy an enlightening and fun-filled afternoon at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
    Explore over 300 fossils, admire 20 complete skeletons, and engage in virtual excavations in the Dinosaur Hall. Witness the world’s only Tyrannosaurus rex growth series and observe paleontologists at…
What's Included
  • Nature Gardens
  • Gem & Mineral Hall
  • Diorama Halls
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Dino Hall
  • Nature Lab
What's Not Included
  • Dinosaur Encounters show (add-on tickets are available on site when you arrive)
Additional Information

Explore the wonders of the natural world, both past and present, with a visit to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Discover remarkable dinosaurs, enjoy stunning nature exhibits, explore fascinating dioramas, and admire one of the world’s most impressive gem and mineral collections. The museum also offers a seasonal Butterfly and Spider…

Location
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd, Exposition Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lizbeth_r
Jan 24, 2026
My kids really enjoyed... - My kids really enjoyed every bit of it. It's so worth it. There's so many different things that I didn't even know it had happened. It's nice to learn new things
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Elliottjoe
Jan 19, 2026
Brilliant museum! - Visited here and was taken back by the selection on display, especially after reading it was smaller than another museum but in all honesty, it was great. I spent a few hours here, exploring and discovering - they have some really interesting exhibits - my personal favourite was the one on Los Angeles itself and how its developed. Theres an admission fee but it's only a small amount considering the amount you'll get to see - which is perfect. I went in the morning and had no issue with it being busy, it was like your typical museum, calm and collective. Staff were friendly and helpful - couldn't ask for more. Best visiting if you have an interest in animals, dinosaurs or the history of the city itself.
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Fiorell4
Jan 18, 2026
Spectacular dinosaurs and super curated museum - Fantastic museum for families! Dinosaurs are the highlight: the children were very excited. Everything is well organized, clean and with many interesting things for adults too. Great activity in Los Angeles with kids, highly recommended!
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Akhil_s
Jan 5, 2026
Perfect - It was a wonderful experience for us, My baby was very much surprised seeing the animal models as she has seen them only in pictures. Also my baby touched the real crystal .
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Genek277
Dec 29, 2025
Great Museum - A great natural history museum. The dinosaur exhibit is especially impressive. Easy to spend several hours here. Parking now is $20 per car.
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Dlallc
Dec 24, 2025
Must visit - Good museum to visit. We arrived late in the day and saw most everything in 2.5 hours. It has various exhibits, worth visiting them all. The cat exhibit wasn’t that great.
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Suzanne_f
Dec 20, 2025
My trio to the Natural History Museum. - A great look at animals and birds, extinct, endangered and still here. Very enlightening. The dinoisaurs, my favorite.
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Sannamoo
Nov 24, 2025
Excellent museum to learn about the region’s natural and cultural heritage - The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is the largest in the Western U.S., housing 35 million specimens and artifacts spanning 4.5 billion years of history. It is renowned for its focus on the region’s natural and cultural heritage. We were genuinely impressed by the carefully curated exhibits, such as “Becoming Los Angeles,” which explores the city’s development from indigenous beginnings to its modern, vibrant identity. The famous “Dinosaur Hall” and other displays further enhanced our visit. A particular highlight was “Diorama Hall,” located upstairs, which beautifully depicts animal habitats through engaging dioramas representing North America and Africa.
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Akshayas1978
Dec 26, 2025
Good place to spend time - If you are into museums, this might not be as good as some other ones but it is well curated and good for kids. All the displays are well maintained.
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Vivian_m
Feb 5, 2026
Museum walk about - Parking is rather far from the History Museum, and it may be difficult for seniors. Parking is overly pricey, as well as the food choices. Other than that, there is much to see, and worth the cost.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).