Stories

Welcome to Stories, a place to explore—and be inspired by—the wonder of our natural and cultural worlds.

From Butterflies With Love

A behind-the-scenes look reveals how the butterflies in our Pavilion help protect their native habitats

Celebrating Women’s History

Recognizing the history of Women in L.A., past and present.

Choco Talk-o with Sad Girl Creamery

SueEllen Mancini | Sad Girl Creamery

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Celebrating Armenian Communities

Recognizing the heritage and history of the Armenian community in L.A., past and present.

Recent NAGPRA Regulations on the Display of Native American Objects

A Message from NHMLAC President and Director, Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga

Barbara Currasco Mural detail -- Los Angeles City Hall

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Painting L.A.'s First Skyscraper

One colorful scene in the soon-to-be-unveiled masterpiece mural by Artist Barbara Carrasco is this detail, which uplifts the story of L.A.’s first skyscraper—City Hall.

Meet Dr. Sophia Jones

Part of the thrill of taking care of history collections is that you’ll never know what wonders an unassuming box may contain.

A cropped, single-frame close-up of an original Lumière film frame depicting workers departing the factory.

Vive la Cinema!

Now on view, a new installation in Becoming Los Angeles spotlights the French innovations at the heart of film history

The Lincoln Heights Whale skull being moved by staff on pallets outside the Museum

The Migration of the Lincoln Heights Whale

As modern whales make their annual journey across the ocean, discover one whale’s 10 million-year journey through time from Flat Top Hill to L.A. Underwater