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Tue
16
Apr
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100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World
  • 9:30 am

Step into a dazzling array of magnificent gemstones in NHM’s Hixon Gem Vault and experience 100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World, a new exhibition featuring the world-famous Jonker I Diamond and incredible gems from around the world. 

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Perinereis chaetea

Scanning Electron Microscope Demonstration
Talks AdultYouth
  • 11 am

Join an NHM scientist at the Scanning Electron Microscope Lab.

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Children and adult meeting a desert tortoise

Meet a Live Animal
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 3 pm
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Wed
17
Apr
Rectangular-shaped clear gem with purple and green swirls behind it on a black background

100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World
  • 9:30 am

Step into a dazzling array of magnificent gemstones in NHM’s Hixon Gem Vault and experience 100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World, a new exhibition featuring the world-famous Jonker I Diamond and incredible gems from around the world. 

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Children and adult meeting a desert tortoise

Meet a Live Animal
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 3 pm
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Thu
18
Apr
Rectangular-shaped clear gem with purple and green swirls behind it on a black background

100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World
  • 9:30 am

Step into a dazzling array of magnificent gemstones in NHM’s Hixon Gem Vault and experience 100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World, a new exhibition featuring the world-famous Jonker I Diamond and incredible gems from around the world. 

Learn More
Perinereis chaetea

Scanning Electron Microscope Demonstration
Talks AdultYouth
  • 11 am

Join an NHM scientist at the Scanning Electron Microscope Lab.

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Children and adult meeting a desert tortoise

Meet a Live Animal
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 3 pm
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Fri
19
Apr
Rectangular-shaped clear gem with purple and green swirls behind it on a black background

100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World
  • 9:30 am

Step into a dazzling array of magnificent gemstones in NHM’s Hixon Gem Vault and experience 100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World, a new exhibition featuring the world-famous Jonker I Diamond and incredible gems from around the world. 

Learn More
Children and adult meeting a desert tortoise

Meet a Live Animal
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 3 pm
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Sat
20
Apr
Rectangular-shaped clear gem with purple and green swirls behind it on a black background

100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World
  • 9:30 am

Step into a dazzling array of magnificent gemstones in NHM’s Hixon Gem Vault and experience 100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World, a new exhibition featuring the world-famous Jonker I Diamond and incredible gems from around the world. 

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Little boy in hat crouches on a low rock ledge and looks into the nature gardens pond

Nature Gardens Exploration
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 11 am

Drop by the Nature Gardens to explore the wildlife that calls LA home. Topics vary daily.

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At Our Other Museums

At Our Other Museums

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Sun

14

Apr

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Tar Pits

Excavator Tour
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 10:30 am
  • 1 pm

The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work, our historic excavation sites, and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen. Monday through Friday at 1 pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 am and 1 pm, and an additional holiday tour March 25–29 at 10:30 am. Schedule subject to change.

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