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. 

SMASH mom and Head of Exhibition Design for the Family of NHMLA Museums will take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum, including one collection area.

Membership includes a Members tote bag, Member cards, the newest issue of the Naturalist magazine and all the following benefits:

• Unlimited free admission for 2 named adults and 2 named children on the membership to the Natural History Museum, the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and the William S. Hart Museum.


• Free timed-tickets to Butterfly Pavilion, and Spider Pavilion.


• Free admission to traveling exhibits.


• Free tickets to Bug Fair, Nature Fest, and Dino Fest.


• Free tickets to First Fridays (RSVP required).


• Invitations to Member Only events throughout the year.


• Access to the Members Lounge


• 10% discount at the Museum stores and on Magic Memories photos.


• Free subscription to NHMLA's magazine, the Naturalist, and the E-Newsletter.


• Discounts on Day Camps, Field Trips, Workshops, Birthday Parties, and more!

Experience L.A. wildlife all around you in The Nature Gardens. Shells may be rare on the shores of Venice, but you can see over 200 varieties- including a 3' giant clam in The Shell Exhibit. Or perhaps Becoming Los Angeles, where you can learn how SoCal went from tiny pueblo to sprawling metropolis is more your speed. Whatever you family is interested in, it's all at your fingerstips!

(MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTIONS: For 2 adults and kids aged 17 and under.)

(TOUR RESTRICTIONS: Date & time to be mutually agreed upon and dependent on collection area request; Up to 4 people.)

Website: https://nhm.org