Dinosaur Encounters
Watch as dinosaurs come to life! Their realistic T. rex and Triceratops large-scale puppets will amaze you in performances each week. Their team of performance artists will guide you back in time to better understand dinosaur anatomy, possible behavior and movement. Free with paid Museum admission; Thursdays, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm; 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Ice Age Encounters
Come face to face with Their Saber-toothed Cat…puppet—and learn about life in the Ice Age! $3, available at the door; At the Page Museum; Fridays, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm; 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Picturing Nature
For the Museum early birds! Meet in the Nature Gardens as they watch the world wake up and practice drawing and journaling what you find – a fun and personal way to remember your outdoor experiences. Free with paid Museum admission; Daily, 10 am; 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
L.A.’s Neighbors
Come to the Pond deck in the Nature Gardens to meet some of your not-so-noticeable wildlife next-door neighbors. Free with paid Museum admission; Daily, 12 pm; 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Meet a Live Animal
Drop by the Nature Lab to meet different animals daily, from bugs to boas. Free with paid Museum admission; Daily, 3 pm; 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles: Tickets $12/adults, $9/students and seniors, $5/children; admission is free the first Tuesday of every month; 213.763.DINO
The Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits: Tickets $12/adults, $9/students and seniors, $5 for children
