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.

América Tropical

One of L.A.’s most famous murals

América Tropical

América Tropical

NHMLAC is proud to join the nationwide celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. Latinxs have transformed Los Angeles, creating symbols and spaces where their heritage continues to thrive.

Join former Community Engagement Program Manager, Justin Ramos, as he shares the history of one of Los Angeles's most controversial murals América Tropical, painted by David Alfaro Siqueiros.

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Justin Ramos (he/him) is a former Community Engagement Program Manager at NHMLAC. Born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, Justin pursued a degree in history and art history at UCLA and earned a master’s degree in museum anthropology at Columbia University. Working as an educator at NHM allows him to share his passion for history and the study of material culture. When he is not researching Los Angeles history, Justin can be found in his small workshop, making things out of wood.

Join the conversation on social media by sharing your own stories about Hispanic, Latino/a and Latinx heritage by using #NHMLA and #HispanicHeritageMonth

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