When is Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County open?
Mon–Wed 9:30 AM–5 PM; Thu closed; Fri–Sun 9:30 AM–5 PM.

MuseumUniversity Park
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A grand, family-friendly museum showcasing natural history with immersive dioramas, dinosaur skeletons, and botanical exhibits. Expect engaging permanent collections, rotating special exhibits, and hands-on learning opportunities that make it ideal for sightseeing, photography, and educational visits. Visit to explore biodiversity, deep-time paleontology, and curated natural science displays in a spacious, historic setting.
Quick answers
Mon–Wed 9:30 AM–5 PM; Thu closed; Fri–Sun 9:30 AM–5 PM.
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Google lists its prices as $$.
900 Exposition Blvd,Los Angeles, CA 90007.
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4.8from 14k reviews
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Sunscreen all day. Sunglasses from 11 am. Light layer from 12 pm.
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.