BE ADVISED: On Thursday, October 17 our museums will participate in a brief earthquake drill. Guests will hear an overhead announcement, but are not required to participate, nor will the building be evacuated. Please plan your visit accordingly or contact us at info@nhm.org or 213.763.DINO if you have any questions or would like to reschedule your visit.

BE ADVISED: On Saturday 10/19, the museum will close at 2 PM in preparation for a large event, with some areas closed to the public starting at noon. Boney Island at NHM will be open to the public at 7PM. Please plan your visit accordingly. For more information or to reschedule your visit, email info@nhm.org or call 213.763.DINO.

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Communities

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A celebration of LGBTQ+ communities

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County are proud to join the nationwide celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June. During this month, and throughout the year, we will share stories from the past and present, and recognize the thriving and diverse LGBTQ+ community that calls Los Angeles home. 

Albert pipes filling into molds

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Big Dreams, Petite Sweets

Albert Daniels | Petite Sweets

Click for a sweet treat
Person holding art

Celebrating the Art of L. Frank

Meet L. Frank
A wedding cake is displayed in front of the bison diorama in the North American Mammal Hall

On the Anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges

The Importance of Marriage Equality in the LGBTQ+ Community

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Stories from the Collections

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Gay Bob doll in yellow "closet" box

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What About Gay Bob?

Sir Lady Java with pink triangle background

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Sir Lady Java

Angelenos Building Community

Recognizing leaders in the LGBTQ+ community.

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Man with Barbies

Story

Designing for the Dreamhouse

Chef in white coat

Story

Nick Panepinto | Liberation Coffee House

Huckleberry Cafe

Story

Jennifer Toomey | Huckleberry Bakery & Café

Gina Bigham Talks at LGBTQ Center

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Angelenos Building Community: Celebrating Gina Bigham, Trans* Lounge

Madin Lopez giving a hair cut at Project Q

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Angelenos Building Community: Celebrating Madin Lopez, ProjectQ

L.A.'s LGBTQ+ History

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Jewel's Catch One nightclub exterior

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Jewel's Catch One

Black Cat Protesters with sign in the background

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The Black Cat

The Advocate First Issue Headline

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The Advocate

The Masquerade Laws, woman on horse

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Anti-Masquerading Ordinance of 1898

Hays Code

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The Hays Code

Image of the stacks inside of ONE Archives

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ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives

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Being Los Angeles

Being Los Angeles