Tag: Natural History Museum
It may be cold outside, but it’s time to book summer camp
Summer camp is a kid’s rite of passage to swim, get dirty, sit around a campfire, play sports all day, create arts and crafts and make new friends. But getting into popular camps takes some planning on the part of the parent. Now is the time to research and reserve a spot for your child. […]
Celebratory party at Exposition Park’s NHM Commons Nov.17
NHM Commons — the new wing and community hub at the Natural History Museum — will open on Sun., Nov. 17, with a celebratory block party, new exhibits and a film debut. The block party will take place on opening day in the Commons’ indoor and outdoor spaces and will include live music, performances and […]
Ice Age is more fun and closer than ever
The Ice Age has never been closer, or more fun, since the La Brea Tar Pits Mobile Museum made its debut in the Los Angeles Unified School District. The trailer brings the La Brea Tar Pits’ gooey past to children in TK to second grade classes. Already, five schools have been visited by the new […]
Wintertime camps have playtime and fun for kids
A break from school gives kids the chance to explore new interests or just run around with friends after sitting so long in school. Following is a list of some camps in the area. Spots fill up quickly, so don’t hesitate to register if there’s interest. Photography Do you have an aspiring shutterbug? Atwater Photo […]
Dinosaur Ball unveiled green sauropod, welcomed hundreds
This year’s Dinosaur Ball will go down in history — many millions of years of history. More than $900,000 was raised at the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHM) biennial event to support its online resources and education programs. The virtual event on May 15, with the theme “Opening New Doors,” welcomed 330 […]
Misconceptions about La Brea Tar Pits, Ice Age animals, climate change
This article is adapted from a talk Dr. Lindsey gave prior to last year’s annual TarFest celebration in the Miracle Mile. In 2016, I moved to Los Angeles to take the job of Curator at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. This site is a U.S. National Natural Landmark, is generally ranked as one […]
