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Sunday, December 19, 2010

LA County Natural History Museum, Los Angeles

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90007
213-763-DINO
http://www.nhm.org/

Daily: 9:30a-5p (closed certain holidays)
Adults $9
Seniors 62+, Students 18+ w/ID, Children 13-17 $6.50
Children 5-12 $2
Free on the first Tuesday of the month
Parking accepts cash only

- Protects over 35 million specimens, dating back 4.5 billion years
- An amazing collection of dinosaurs, mammals, insect zoo, birds, shells, and one of my favorites, gems and minerals. They also have California and American History exhibits, as well as Ancient Latin American Art.
- Focuses on the 'big picture' of the planet, the natural and the cultural world
- Daily guided tours at 2pm
- A 'cheat sheet' is available if you have limited time to tour (a one hour quick tour suggestion)
- They also have a neat First Friday series of events that are for adults in the evenings that include special presentations and live music

Also related:
The Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits
The William S. Hart Park and Museum

Contact the Museum for its latest info and special exhibits.

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