to Mezzanine and Level 1

North American Mammal Hall

Dinosaur Encounters Show

Discovery Center & Insect Zoo

Visible Vault

Bird Hall

Bird HallMarsh

Rainforest

Dino Lab

to Bird Hall Mezzanine

to L1

Age of Mammals

Dinosaur Hall

to Mezzanine and Level 2

Members Lounge

Gem and Mineral Hall

Special Exhibits

Special Exhibits

African Mammal Hall

Museum Store

Otis Booth Pavilion

Becoming Los AngelesEntrance Rotunda

Age of Mammals

DinoStore

to NatureGardens

to Nature Gardens

North American Mammal Hall

Museum Entrance

Dinosaur Hall

Photo Experience

Gem Vault

DinosaurHall

DuelingDinos

Becoming Los Angeles

Museum Entrance

Special Exhibits

Just Add WaterCloses August 3, 2014

What On Earth?

NHM Grill

TimesMirrorConference Room

Early California History

Otis Booth Pavilion

Nature Lab

Nature Store

to Nature Gardens

to Nature Gardens

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY and enjoy discounts at the Museum Stores, summer camp, classes, and more. Plus, you also get free admission to the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits, and the William S. Hart Museum.

Turn in today’s tickets to any cashier for credit towards any level of membership.

Call 213.763.3426 or visit nhm.org for more information.

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LEVEL 2

MEZZANINE

LEVEL 1

LEVEL G

Bird HallDino LabDinosaur Encounters Show Saturday and Sunday: 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm (Schedule subject to change)

Discovery Center and Insect ZooNorth American Mammal HallVisible Vault

Dinosaur HallAge of MammalsAfrican Mammal HallGem and Mineral HallMuseum Store and Dino StoreNorth American Mammal HallBecoming Los AngelesOtis Booth PavilionJust Add Water

Early California HistoryNHM GrillNature LabTimes Mirror Conference Room

Dino Lab

Early California History

Dinosaur Encounters

NHM Grill

Discovery Center

Nature Lab

Gecko

Crayfish

Spiders

Bullfrog Ants

Turtles

Rats

Rattlesnake

Tarantula

DemoTable L.A. Nature

Map

Otis Booth Pavilion

Newt

Museum Entrance

Museum Entrance

Entrance& BathroomsLevel G

Entrance Gate Entrance Gate

To Museum

Exposition Blvd.

Bill Robertson Lane

Metro Stop Metro Stop

Car Park

Museum Store

NHM Grill Patio

Nature LabLevel G

Grand Foyer

Becoming Los Angeles

Age of Mammals

Dinosaur Hall

Dinosaur Hall

Key1 Transition Garden2 Floss Silk Trees3 Entrance Plaza4 Amphitheater5 Living Wall6 Listening Tree7 Urban Water Feature8 Get Dirty Zone9 Dry Creek Bed10 Bird Viewing Platform11 Pond12 Pollinator Garden13 Hummingbird Feeders14 Edible Garden15 Butterfly Pavilion April 13-Sept 1, 2014 Spider Pavilion Sept 21-Nov 2, 2014

Nature Lab

To Parking Lot 3

Otis Booth Pavilion

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where do I start?There’s a whole lot to see and do —keep it simple with the NHM Top 10, then hunt around for some of our Hidden Gems.

Simi Valley MastodonBenitoiteThomas the T. rex

NHM TOP 10(Stuff you don’t want to miss!)

1. Thomas the T. rex Dinosaur Hall, L1

2. Simi Valley Mastodon Age of Mammals, L1

3. Latest Dinosaur Finds Dino Lab, L2

4. African Elephant African Mammal Hall, L1

5. L.A. Meteorite Gem and Mineral Hall, L1

6. Live Rats Nature Lab, LG

7. Fin Whale Otis Booth Pavilion

8. The Pond Nature Gardens

9. L.A. City Model Becoming Los Angeles, L1

10. Polar Bear Discovery Center, L2

HIDDEN GEMS(You may have to search a bit, or ask an NHM staff member.)

1. California State Gemstone: Benitoite Gem Vault, L1

2. Wolves in the Bison Diorama North American Mammal Hall, L1

3. Rainforest Bird Hall, L2

4. Gold Nose Ornament Visible Vault, L2

5. Pregnant Plesiosaur Dinosaur Hall, L1

6. Listening Tree Nature Gardens

7. 1913 Stained Glass Dome Rotunda, L1

8. Megamouth Shark and Oarfish Near Grand Foyer, L1

9. Live Newt Nature Lab, LG

10. Walt Disney’s Animation Stand Becoming Los Angeles, L1

Put on your nature eyes!It’s time to explore the Nature Gardens! Is that just a wall, or is it really alive? Do all these animals and plants make their homes in the middle of Los Angeles?

WILDLIFE GUIDEScan this code with your smartphone for a field guide to the animals of the Nature Gardens.

That weird bug could be a new species!Quick, take a picture with your smartphone and upload it to

iNaturalist by scanning the QR code at the left. Even if it’s just a

common bug, our naturalists can help you identify it. Pretty cool, huh? PLANT GUIDEScan this code with your smartphone for a field guide to the plants of the Nature Gardens

discovery guide

be our guest

meet your planet. meet L.A.!

HOURSMuseum Daily, 9:30 am–5 pm

Butterfly Pavilion April 13-September 1, 2014Spider Pavilion September 21-November 2, 2014Daily, 10 am–5 pm; Museum is closed New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

GUEST SERVICESATM Level 1, near Museum Store.

Baby Changing Facilities Available in all restrooms on Level G, family restrooms on Level 1, and all restrooms on Level 2.

Nursing Mothers For nursing mothers seeking privacy, there’s an area in the family restrooms on Level 2.

First Aid and Lost & Found Visit the Admissions Desk for assistance.

Lost Children Adults who become separated from their children should contact the Admissions Desk or any Museum staff member for assistance.

Photography Flash photography and videotaping for personal use are allowed except in designated areas. Commercial photography must be arranged in advance with our filming office, 213.763.3309.

Wheelchairs Wheelchairs available on a first-come, first-served basis with a valid photo ID. Inquire at any entrance.

Members Lounge Open for all Members during normal business hours. Level 1, Grand Foyer, adjacent to the Membership Desk.

WHERE TO EATNHM Grill Enjoy made-to-order hot food, sandwiches, salads, soups, and plenty of great snacks. Indoor and outdoor seating available.

Picnics are welcome in the amphitheater or on the South Lawn.

PHOTO EXPERIENCEDon’t forget to have your picture taken by the entrance to the Dinosaur Hall — your photo memories will be ready for purchase in about 15 minutes! WHERE TO SHOPMuseum Store Level 1; Jewelry, books, clothes, and cool memory-makers!

Dinosaur Hall Store Level 1; Dino-centric merchandise in a shop located outside the Dinosaur Hall.

Nature Store Level G.; Nature-centric merchandise in a shop located outside the Nature Lab. Also visit the seasonal Pavilion Store (outside), and shop anytime online at nhm.org.

HELP PROTECT OUR TREASURESPlease do not eat or drink inside the Museum halls or exhibit areas. Crumbs and spills can attract bugs and pests that can damage our objects and artifacts. Please do not touch exhibits and displays (except in the Discovery Center, where you can touch almost everything!). NHM is a smoke-free environment

HELP KEEP WILDLIFE WILDPlease don’t feed the wild animals in the Nature Gardens.

LOOKING FOR A RECYCLE BIN?Please use our bins for both trash and recycling. The contents of the bins are sent to a mixed waste processing facility which separates out the recyclable material, so you don’t have to!

Institutional Partners

Explore the NEW NHMWith the addition of the 3½ acre Nature Gardens, NHM is now an indoor-outdoor museum! Discover the origins of life in the Dinosaur Hall, the origins of L.A. in Becoming L0s Angeles, or the origins of that salad you had for lunch in the Edible Garden. Meet your planet!