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.

Mammoths and Mastodons Scavenger Hunt

Learn all about and explore the similarities and differences of Mammoths and Mastodons with this scavenger hunt.

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Mammoth Proportions

Overview

Use this scavenger hunt as a guide to explore the museum and learn all about mammoths and mastodons. Use your power of observation to see what makes them similar and what makes them different. See what these animals were like when they were alive and how scientists learned what they know from the fossil records. 

Location

  • La Brea Tar Pits Museum Gallery
  • Pleistocene Garden

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