Natural History Museum of L.A. County

400 feet below the ocean’s surface, researchers glimpsed thousands of years into the past. A group of scientists, anthropologists, students and tribal partners spent a week at sea studying ancient Indigenous landscapes buried beneath the waters. bit.ly/4sPaz9n

From our friends at the LA Phil! Dive deep into the worlds of Shostakovich and Sibelius to explore majestic melodies and musical twists and turns this weekend, April 17-19: bit.ly/WDCH2526SS

.@kbatygin, planetary science professor at @Caltech, joins us on Sept. 24 for “Will California’s Future Be Exceptional?”—an event w/ the @LatinoCommFdn, Karsh Family Foundation, Snap Foundation, @CA_Humanities, and @Culture_LA. RSVP now: zps.la/cafuture

Naomi Rodriguez @NHMLA uses integrative taxonomy to better ID marine isopods—tiny but vital players in marine ecosystems—tackling the challenge of consistent species IDs for this group. She also made a zine to bring isopods to life! peracarida.org/about/research #WednesdayWisdom

Did you know there are over 100,000 mollusk species, but most don’t have names? 🐚 Dr. Jann Vendetti, a molluscan expert at the @NHMLA, is working to describe the many species we’ve yet to catalog. Her research is a powerful reminder that some of Earth’s greatest mysteries might still be right beneath our feet. This project is part of IF/THEN®, an initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies

Come join us at @NHMLA this Friday, June 6th for the grand finale of their #FirstFridays AMPLIFIED season! Live music from Ha Vay and Nymphlord, plus DJs, discussion, food trucks, sound lounge & more. We'll be there with #AmoebaHappyHour gift certificates, vinyl, merch & more!

Meghan Markle to Be Honored at L.A.’s Natural History Museum Gala — All the Details (Exclusive) people.com/meghan-markle-…

These monsters!!! Have officially been to @NHMLA and we will be back as my youngest wants to see the rest of the Dino's and my oldest wants to see the land mammals. #natural #dinosaur #TRex #nhmla

Join us at @NHMLA this Friday, April 4th for the next installment in their #FirstFridays AMPLIFIED season. Live music from @ozomatli and @TropaMagica, DJs, discussion, food trucks & more. Plus, we'll be there with #AmoebaHappyHour gift certificates, vinyl & merch. Come say hi!

Juan Salvador gave a compelling Q&A and learned about his fellow wildlife at the @KCRW x @NHMLA screening of #ThePenguinLessons

We're giving away tickets to First Fridays: AMPLIFIED @NHMLA on April 4, May 2 & June 6 – plus a tote bag filled w/ NHM goodies! First up, on 4/4, see @Ozomatli live w/ DJs, sound bath micro-sessions, art activities, food trucks & more! Enter to win here: bit.ly/4bWt4C0

Are you a student eager to explore museum collections research?🔬✨Apply for the @NHMLA Collections Study Award by April 1. Connect with curators & collections managers first to discuss your project. 👉 nhm.org/student-collec… #MuseumStudies #CollectionsResearch #NaturalHistory

Join us on Monday, February 17, for the Kingdom Day Parade on Crenshaw Blvd. from 10:00am-2:00pm. The parade was postponed in January due to the devastating wildfires. Now, as we come together, we not only honor Dr. King's legacy but also stand in solidarity with those impacted, reaffirming our commitment to service and unity. For more info, visit kingdomdayparade.org. To watch live, tune into ABC 7.

Celebrate Black History Month with @lacountyparks & honor the achievements, contributions & resilience of Black Americans. Enjoy workshops, art exhibits, music, storytelling & community activities that showcase the richness of Black culture and heritage parks.lacounty.gov/BHM

Badruun Gardi is the co-founder of New Nomad Institute. On February 6, he will join us for “How Can Our World Rethink Climate Mobility?,” a Zócalo and @CarnegieEndow event at @NHMLA exploring a more interconnected, resilient, and nomadic world. zps.la/climatemig

#NHMLAC is currently accepting applications for the next cohort of #UNLAB postbaccalaureate researchers! Apply to spend a year working with a curator on a biodiversity research project in L.A.—view program details, eligibility requirements, and more: nhm.org/how-apply-unlab

The recent wildfires have devastated our communities, displacing many residents and causing unimaginable losses. This portal serves as a one-stop resource to connect with trusted organizations that are providing crucial relief & support to those affected. LACounty.gov/relief

Join us and @CarnegieEndow for a night at the museum! RSVP for “How Can Our World Rethink Climate Mobility?” on Thursday, February 6 at the new @NHMLA Commons in Los Angeles, CA (or watch live online) here: zps.la/climatemig

Take these precautions to protect your health when cleaning up ash from wildfires.

In alignment with the National Day of Service that honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, let us remember that together, we can embody his legacy of equity and justice, making a meaningful impact within our community and beyond, especially during challenging times.