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.

Step Inside a Dinosaur Puppet!

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the new Dinosaur Encounters.

Hunter the T-rex in the dino hall

In-person Dino Encounters is back, and our incredible Performing Arts team has put together an all-new show!

Meet some of our amazing puppeteers and get a sneak peek at the new show that takes audience members back to Age of Dinosaurs for a day in the life of Dakota, the Triceratops. Growing up is never easy, but being a juvenile Triceratops has its own special challenges: from big bothersome insects to encounters with a certain young T. rex for the first time in Dinosaur Encounters history. You'll have to see it to believe it!

Dakota and Hunter, the juvenile Triceratops and T. rex puppets!
Dinosaur Encounters
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