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.

Wildlife Viewing

Take a break and watch some of the animals that visit our Nature Gardens.

A group of birds make use of the feeds at the Museum's bird watching platform

From butterflies to birds, every bush, flower, and tree in the Nature Gardens was planted with animals in mind. We’ve created some special places where you are sure to find them!

A sign reading "bee hotel" in front of wood poles with holes drilled for bees

Bee hotels for native bees.

A leaf-cutter bee crawls out of a hole in some wood

Leaf-cutter bee emerging from bee hotel.

People stand at the Museum's bird watching platform

A group gathers at the bird-viewing platform.

Hummingbird feeders installed in the Nature Gardens

Hummingbird feeders.

Hummingbird at rest on a branch

Allen's hummingbird at rest.

Chalkboard sign listing bird species at bird watching platform

A chalkboard sign with tips for creating habitat for birds.

Close up of finches on a bird feeder

House finches

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Bee hotels for native bees.

Leaf-cutter bee emerging from bee hotel.

A group gathers at the bird-viewing platform.

Hummingbird feeders.

Allen's hummingbird at rest.

A chalkboard sign with tips for creating habitat for birds.

House finches

PLACES TO watch for wildlife:
 

  • The bird-viewing platform provides a place to see many species of local birds.
  • Nectar-rich flowers surrounding our hummingbird feeders are a favorite gathering place for hummingbirds.
  • Wooden bee boxes near the Pollinator Meadow provide habitat for California natives like the leaf-cutter bee.