Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
4.8(12,584)4.8 out of 5 stars, 12584 reviews Los Angeles, CA
About Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County offers a unique blend of engaging exhibits, particularly its impressive dinosaur collection, and a well-organized layout that caters to both children and adults, making it a great educational and fun experience for families.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Birthday celebrationsEducational outingsFamily day tripsSuitable for all ages, particularly engaging for children aged 5-12 who are interested in dinosaurs and nature
Why families love it
- Extensive dinosaur collection
- Thoughtfully laid out exhibits
- Live animals and insects
- Special exhibit on curation processes
- Discounts available for advance ticket purchases
- Spacious environment allowing for easy navigation
Insider tips
- Buy tickets in advance for discounts, especially for students who get $4 off
- Plan to spend 2-3 hours to fully enjoy the exhibits
- Arrive early to secure closer parking
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak hours or late in the day when parking is limited
- Parking can be far away if arriving late
- Some parents may find the museum overwhelming due to its size
- Crowds
- Can get busy during weekends and holidays; early arrival recommended
- Value
- General admission pricing not specified, but discounts available for advance purchases; overall value is considered high compared to similar attractions like the Natural History Museum in London.
- Food
- Food and drink rules not specified in reviews
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned in reviews
- Safety
- No specific safety measures mentioned in reviews
What parents say
"Kids and adults can spend many hours here for not a lot. The site offers discounts and other offers on their websites if you buy a ticket in advance. Lots of things to see and read. At the end you can stroll the garden. It really is a great way to spend the day with your kids."
in the last week
"Went as a birthday treat with daughter, who had never been. It's been redesigned since my last visit. Well organized, spacious, and thoughtfully laid out. We were both impressed. Their dinosaur collection is fantastic, as is the art collection between the rooms. I enjoyed it better than the Natural History Museum in London. The special exhibit on how they curate displays was explained well and had good accompanying graphics. I would go again. Absolutely worth the money."
2 months ago
"Absolutely fantastic museum - it’s huge and brilliant fun for all ages! Love the sheer amount of displays and learning exhibitions and displays there are! Perhaps one of the best museums I’ve ever been to! Highly recommend! Loved seeing the live animals and insects too!"
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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