Natural History Museums of L.A. County

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

🚨PLEASE SHARE🚨 If you’ve been impacted by wildfires in Southern California, the American Red Cross is here to help you recover. We're currently reaching out to wildfire survivors to discuss their eligibility for financial assistance. Keep reading for more info. ⬇️ (1/5)

🚨FAVOR DE COMPARTIR🚨 Si ha sido afectado por los incendios forestales en el sur de California, la Cruz Roja Americana está aquí para ayudarle a recuperarse. Siga leyendo para obtener más información. ⬇️ (1/6)

In this LA Recovers segment, VP of Learning and Development at the @NHMLA Laurel Robinson says free admission is just one of the ways the museum is supporting the community.

Announcing the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund, led by Getty and a coalition of foundations and arts organizations, to support the impacted arts community. Impacted artists and art workers can visit cciarts.org to apply for an emergency grant starting January 20.

Learn more about the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund, including how to contribute: 🔗gty.art/firerelief

Applications are open for @NHMLAC's NSF-funded Understanding Nature & LA Biodiversity program — a paid post-bacc research & training opportunity offering hands-on research experience for recent grads. 🌿🎓 Info: nhm.org/unlab Apply (until 2/2): etap.nsf.gov/award/736/oppo…

La Brea Tar Pits (@labreatarpits) Researchers Identify a Mysterious Fossil Seed to Reveal New Chapters in L.A.’s Climate History: bit.ly/FossilSeed

In collaboration with #LACountyARDI, @NHMLA is at the forefront of advancing racial equity. Its new IDEA Report aligns with our strategic goals, driving meaningful change in hiring, community engagement, & transparency. #LACountyLeads #LACountyThrives nhmlac.org/idea-impact-re…

From tees, toys, and treats to local artisan designs inspired by our collections, there’s something special for everyone on your list in the official #NHMLAC shop! #BlackFriday through #CyberMonday, save online and enjoy free shipping on orders over $25: shop.nhm.org

New Bird Species from the Age of Dinosaurs Fills in the Gaps of Bird Brain Evolution: bit.ly/Navaornishesti…

Gnatalie, LA's new green dinosaur, gets her own playful plush: nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/natu… @NBCNews

Fourteen #FirstNations ancestors will journey home to Australia today after a ceremony in California. The ancestors have been held in collecting institutions and join over 1,730 ancestors returned home over the last 30 years: tinyurl.com/3pej54x6 #Repatriation

🦕 Come One. Come 𝘼𝙬𝙚! Celebrate the opening of #NHMLA’s new wing, NHM Commons! Dive into a world of creativity, curiosity, and community with our daylong, outdoor-indoor, Museum-wide festival, Sunday, November 17: bit.ly/NHMCommonsCele…

A new dinosaur is arriving at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles — and it’s also the only one found on the planet whose bones are green. “Gnatalie” got its unique coloration during the fossilization process, according to museum officials. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/g…

GSA Connects 2024 will provide a wealth of opportunities to discover the geologic wonders of Southern California on field trips, learn during short courses while earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and explore the latest innovations in geoscience. Join thousands of your colleagues and a vibrant international community 22–25 September in Anaheim, California! The early registration deadline is 31 July, learn more and register here: bit.ly/4dPEc46 #GSA2024 #GSAConnects2024 #WaterResources #Hydrogeology #Tectonics #StructuralGeology #Earthquake #Landslide #Geology #Geoscience #EarthScience #GeologyRocks #Discover #Learn #Explore #CareerDevelopment @GSAgeochron @gsageoinfo @GSA_GnS @geoedgsa @GSAHydrogeology @gsa_karst @GSA_MCG @PlanetaryGSA @GSA_SGD @GSASoils @GSA_SGT @CaltechSeismo @UCLAEPSS @CAGeoSurvey @Scripps_Ocean @CalConservation @EERI_tweets @SCEC @SeismoSocietyAm @CA_DWR @USGSwaterCA @CaWaterBoards @ucanrwater @UCDavisWater @StanfordWoods @FSCWI @GRAofCalifornia @todoscicese @CA_Engineers @cwea @CWEASFBS @CANVAWWA @californiaaep @NHMLAC @WaterintheWest @casciencecenter @alfpaleo @SDNHM @sbnature @EarthSciUCSB @UCSCscience @ucdavisCAES @eesalbnl @uciess @envs_sjsu @csusbcns @USGS @UCDLandS

Benggwigwishingasuchus eremicarminis, a new species of extinct crocodile relative, rewrites life on the Triassic coastline in new paper led by Dr. Nate Smith of the @NHMLA Dinosaur Institute: bit.ly/NHMLACPR0710

A new study used #NHMLAC collections to map ammonite diversity around the globe before their total extinction and found they were not in decline prior to their extinction alongside non-avian dinosaurs 66 million years ago: bit.ly/3L9bmPq 🎨 @CPursall

#NHMLAC is proud to offer this general admission benefit at both @NHMLA and @labreatarpits today, June 19. Pre-register ahead of your visit: bit.ly/LACJ2024

Admission and access is being provided for eligible L.A. County residents who are lineal descendants of African American enslaved persons or free African American persons living in the United States prior to the end of the 19th Century (“Community of Eligibility Residents”).

In celebration of Juneteenth 2024, and as a representation of the commitment to the work of reparations, the @CountyofLA is providing free admission and access to participating museums and beaches on or around June 19, 2024: bit.ly/LACJ2024 (1/3)