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.

It Came from the Tar Pits

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Text at top reads "It came from the Tar Pits!" with sketch of mouse

Read a big story about a little mouse.

Follow her journey from the Ice Age Los Angeles basin to scientific discovery in La Brea Tar Pits labs. Learn how the tiniest fossils can reveal some major mysteries.

Lee una gran historia sobre un pequeño ratón.
Sigue su viaje desde la cuenca de  Los Ángeles en la Edad de Hielo hasta el descubrimiento científico en los laboratorios de La Brea Tar Pits. Aprende cómo los fósiles más pequeños pueden revelar algunos misterios importantes.

Read the graphic novel in both English and Spanish