Address: | 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA |
Phone: | +1 213-763-3466 |
Site: | nhm.org |
Rating: | 4.7 |
Working: | 9:30AM–5PM 9:30AM–5PM 9:30AM–5PM 9:30AM–5PM 9:30AM–5PM 9:30AM–5PM 9:30AM–5PM |
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Bruce
After our visit to the La Brea Tar Pits out on Wilshire Blvd we drove over to this museum which was part of our itinerary. Our whole family love visiting museums and this one was no exception. Like all attractions there was a fee to park along with the admittance fees, but well worth the price. The place was so huge we didnt know where to begin from birds and insect halls, archaeological treasure, California history, and the mammal halls to name just a few, you could definitely spend a full day here. Here are some of the attractions we toured. We viewed an exhibit titled "The Founding of Los Angeles, September 4, 1781." There were a number of dioramas which recreated the 1930 era and depicted families from northwest Mexico who came to California during the Spanish period and reflected the regions diversity at that time. The "Walt Disneys Animation Stand" which depicted his uncles Los Angeles garage back in 1923 where he used it to produce the first Mickey Mouse Cartoon, "Steamboat Willie." We viewed a scale model of what downtown Los Angeles looked like in the late 30s, early 40s and from this model the city was built. Some of the old landmarks still stand, such as the Union Station, City Hall, the Bradbury Building, and the old Plaza. The model of the 1924 Douglas World Cruiser, "the "New Orleans" was also another interesting exhibit. This one said that "a team was comprised" of four biplanes and commissioned by the U.S. Army Air Service to complete the first round-the-world flight. It went on to say the "New Orleans," successfully circumnavigated the globe. One of the actual plane is here and the other is on display at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. Of all the exhibits inside of the museums enormous collections, hands down it was Dinosaur Hall and "Thomas the T. Rex." Its a wonder how they were able to bring this prehistorical dinosaur back to life. To make all the movements seem lifelike mustve taken years to develop then put together. The skin looks almost real and it was fascinating to see this huge thing "strut its stuff."
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A Private User
I havent been to a natural history museum since the last time I was drug out of a game of spades on the back of a school bus on another field trip to the same boring museum we go to ever year. Growing up this semed to happen a couple times a year...Every year. That was in Denver where this all happened and during a time where life didnt look nearly as awesome as it does now; the eighties. Keep that in mind ontop of being the Alpha-kid who never let it out to the other kida that I really do like this kinda shi-- ... Stuff. Thet being said; Middle America you gotta exhibit or two to learn from over here on the west coast to bring you out of the stone age (pun intended) and into what California has to offer. Starting with their impressive rock and gem rooms with so many different minerals youll have to rethink everything you thought you knew about this little Planet called earth youve been staying on for the past couple years and get with the real. "Because, now dont quote me on the other this but there looks like some alien shi---tin there." The icing on the cake or crack in the rock as a junkie might say it is the huge flawless crystal ball that will change anybody whos only had the Hollywood idea of what one truly is. And then theres the Dinosaurs and other monsters thay were around in a time when we werent because we werent shiii- towering above anything back in those days when out knuckles drug the ground except for when dancing around fire in Caves. There are two giant rooms showcasing more animals that would love to eat the shiiiii-- tar out of us the first chance they got if ever we found ourselves close enough to watch them in their natural habitat like the museum allows. To get observe and look very briefly into worlds were not able to to do otherwise and hopefully come away with a different take on something old that should feel brand new.
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Julie Healon
This museum is super fun. So many things to see. I will start with the bad first. It was super crowded. It was a Sunday, so my own fault. I highly suggest buying tickets online. The line for tickets was about a 30 minute wait. We bought tickets online. If you do that, there is no line. You walk right up, scan your ticket, and go in. Definetly worth it. But, it ONLY let us use a mastercard online. There was no other option. Parking was 12 dollars. Yikes! Im not sure it was part of the museum, or general parking. But we could not find any other nearby parking. Thats it. No other complaints. Staff was all super friendly, and helpful. Many exhibits to see. Very interesting stuff. They have a couple exhibits you have to pay extra for, that are there limited time. We decided to do the butterfly pavillion. Only 5 extra bucks per person. SO worth it! Its magical to see and feel the butterflies all around. Some had broken wings, from rude people touching them. One landed on my purse. They have a soft paintbrush, that gently removes them. PLEASE DONT TOUCH THEM! Amazing experience. Watch your kids. Dont ruin something beautiful. The museum has a lovely garden outside, with tons of flowers, and a beautiful little pond with a waterfall, and dozens of dragonflies all around. Pretty neat. The dinosaur bones, and all the other animal bones were amazing. Beaitiful and magestic. Very educational. There are 3 levels. They alao have elevators, for those who cant do stairs. A couple of gift shops. Kinda pricey. A water, candybar, shot glass and post card came to 19 dollars. The candy alone was 7 bucks. Lol They have a cafeteria downstairs. Lots of food and drinks. Pizza and salads. A good size menu. We just got some drinks and a bag of chips.
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Tim Fox
One of the best museums in the United States. The displays they feature are exquisite. The Halls of Animals (both North America, and Africa) feature taxidermied animals in native landscapes, and is a must see for me every time I visit the museum. If you like gems and minerals, the NHMoLAC has an impressive collection that you could spend all day looking at without seeing it all. Downstairs from the main floor, you will find the childrens center, which has a lot of fun, hands-on exhibits for kids and parents, many of them about what plants and animals can be seen right here in Los Angeles. Upstairs, you can find a truly amazing Avian Hall, built up over many years by top notch ornithologists. If you like birds, this exhibit is a must see. If you dont like birds, you may have a better appreciation for them after viewing some of these displays. My personal favorite part of the museum if the hall of dinosaurs. There are some goliath mounts of dinosaur skeletons from all over the world. The displays do a great job bringing the dinosaurs back to life, as well as dispelling a lot of misconceptions about them being bellowing monsters. The science displayed is bleeding edge ideas and facts about what dinosaurs may have like. Whether you came just to marvel at the skeletons, or to learn something new, the dinosaur hall will be a real treat. There are so many other displays and Halls that I cant even remember right now, but I know are great. I could live in this museum, and never get bored with it. It contains many lifetimes of information within its walls, and I hope it continues to grow.