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Natural History Museums in Los Angeles

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Natural History Museums in Los Angeles

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  • runner24
    Orlando, FL2,122 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Although we didnt have a lot of time and it was late in the afternoon, we popped in for a visit as I always wanted to see the grounds. It was too late for the museum but I enjoyed walking the grounds and viewing the various pits with various explainations posted on signage in various locations. It was an interesting walk.
    Written November 5, 2024
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  • Neil
    Orange County, CA20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have visited this Museum many times years ago but either with pops, on my own or with friends, so now that I have a small family, it was nice to see the kids reaction especially because it was their first time here at this Museum, it was a tad annoying as the main entrance was fenced (maybe for renovation, addition or whatevs) being a fan of Architecture, I really wanted them to see the front entrance of the building in its full grandeur, those enormous steps leading to the main entrance but it didn't happen, wonk-wonk. Anyway...

    ...The kids loved the dinosaur exhibit and surprised to hear them talking about the history of LA and how much interest they have on it, the birds exhibition was really awesome too and of course they loved the gift shop lol

    I LOVE the character and architecture of this museum, I also like their seasonal featured exhibits, the old artifacts, the potteries and statues but always somehow at the back of my head, it reminds me of an Indiana Jones movie where some of these old relics can either curse you or bring some bad jujus ha ha so I breeze by those exhibits when I can.

    I am thankful we have a Natural History Museum in our City/County, this always is a great place for additional Education and bring awareness especially to young minds not just some history of our existence but also interesting bit regarding our community.
    Written September 4, 2024
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  • Jetk9
    31 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    While this is a wonderful building to showcase native arts, it was disappointing that not very much was displayed of the items Mr Lummis collected. It seems that most of that collection is at the Autry, but not on display for anyone to see. The pottery was beautiful and interesting, but this is an hour max (and that’s generous) to view what is on display. We drove 2 hours to get there so we were somewhat disappointed that so little native artifacts were there.
    Written August 7, 2019
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  • Jennifer J
    54 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Always love the tar pits. It is not huge building but you need to walk the grounds, too. On a beautiful day be sure to visit other museums in the area. Did not do extra fee items.
    Written June 11, 2017
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