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.

Ladies on the Black Lagoon

Few movie monsters are as instantly recognizable as Gill Man, the featured creature in The Creature from the Black Lagoon. But what do you know about the woman behind that iconic design?

By: Tyler Hayden
Author Mallory O'Meara, artist and filmmaker Micheline Pitt and moderator Claire Dunlap on stage during the Fright Nights event

First Fridays 2023: Fandoms & Fantasy
This season, we focus on how nature and science influence the creation of our favorite imagined worlds. Explore the design behind Gill Man below, and check out the First Fridays page.

Few movie monsters are as instantly recognizable as Gill Man, the featured creature in The Creature from the Black Lagoon. But what do you know about the woman behind that iconic design? Tune in to this Valentine's Day discussion among these incredibly talented horror fiends. 

Moderator and producer of the Midsummer Scream Halloween and Horror Convention, Claire Dunlap leads this deep dive into the history and artistry behind the film's groundbreaking costuming. Join The Lady from the Black Lagoon author Mallory O'Meara along with artist and filmmaker Micheline Pitt as they get behind the masks and movie magic to explore the true history of the creature's iconic design and their shared love of classic horror. 

Mallory O'Meara, author of 'The Lady From the Black Lagoon'
Mallory O'Meara, author of 'The Lady From the Black Lagoon'
Allan Amato

 

 

 

Filmmaker and artist Micheline Pitt
Filmmaker and artist, Micheline Pitt