Natural History Museum LA Admission Tickets

KTLY148459
Non-refundable
This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

Admission to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the largest museum of its kind in the western U.S. Inside you'll find the award-winning Dinosaur Hall with its mounted T. rex skeletons, a Gem and Mineral Hall full of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires, and the Nature Gardens, 3.5 acres planted with around 600 species. Most visitors spend two to three hours here, and it's easy to pair with other attractions in Exposition Park.

Highlights

  • Walk through the Dinosaur Hall, an award-winning exhibition on the Age of Dinosaurs
  • See diamonds, rubies, sapphires and more in the Gem and Mineral Hall
  • Wander the Nature Gardens, 3.5 acres planted with 600 species
  • Compare Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons at different growth stages, a rare sight few museums can offer
  • Housed in a 1913 Beaux-Arts landmark with a domed rotunda and marble columns
  • Trace the city's story in the Becoming Los Angeles exhibition

Places You Will Visit

Included / Excluded

  • Admission ticket

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Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

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FAQs

What is there to see at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County?
It's the largest natural and cultural history museum in the western U.S., with tens of millions of specimens. Highlights include the Dinosaur Hall, the Gem and Mineral Hall, habitat dioramas, a live insect zoo, and the Nature Gardens.
What makes the Dinosaur Hall special?
The hall displays a series of Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons at different growth stages, something very few museums can show, alongside other mounted dinosaur fossils.
How long should I plan to spend at the museum?
Most visitors spend two to three hours here, and often longer with children who want time in the hands-on areas.
Where is the museum and how do I get there?
It's in Exposition Park near USC, a few miles south of downtown Los Angeles. You can arrive by Metro light rail or by car, with paid parking available on site.

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