There’s always something new to discover at The Nat, from family activities to evening events to new films and exhibitions. You’ll find a new experience every time you visit. Please note that all events are offered at local time (PST/PDT). Get ready for your visit, check out our Visit page for policies and procedures.
Fossils. Frogs. Beetles. Bones. Something for every nature lover. Our newest experience offers a rare “backstage” glimpse into the Museum’s collections and a peek into the brand-new Paleontology Center.
This stunning exhibition transforms beach trash into larger-than-life art, highlighting the peril of plastic pollution in our oceans. Meet Dexter the Dungeness crab, Eli the eel, and more as you admire spectacular sculptures crafted from ocean debris.
Take a journey through the unique habitats of Southern California, from the coastal wetlands and urban canyons to the high mountains and the desert.
Explore California's coast this June with Snapshot Cal Coast. Use iNaturalist to document wildlife from beaches to rocky tide pools. Join solo or at bioblitz events—every contribution counts.