Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

"This 1913-built beaux-arts museum has the same quaint feel of many natural history museums, with enclosed dioramas of animals in their natural habitats." Full review

"Dinos to diamonds, bears to beetles, hissing roaches to African elephants – this museum will take you around the world and back millions of years in time." Full review

"This grand museum showcasing history, science, and art celebrates its 100th anniversary this year with the opening of a new permanent exhibit, Becoming L.A." Full review

"The NHM's original Beaux Arts structure was the first museum building in Los Angeles, opening with Exposition Park itself back in 1913." Full review

"Kids just love the dinosaur fossils."

"This broad, varied collection of more than 35 million specimens and artifacts from the fields of life sciences, earth sciences and history ranks third in size in the US." Full review

"Head to the Natural History Museum from August 19th through January 6th to witness the wonder and vulnerability of nature in a collection of 99 snapshots from photographers all over the world." Full review

"Head to the Natural History Museum from August 19th through January 6th to witness the wonder and vulnerability of nature in a collection of 99 snapshots from photographers all over the world." Full review

"fuses grandiose architecture with an intimate, educational experience. " Full review

"Touch down in L.A. and zip over to the Natural History Museum, home to the buzzworthy “Becoming Jane” exhibit, dedicated to primatologist Jane Goodall, ending April 17."