BE ADVISED: On Sunday, February 22, traffic may be heavier than usual due to SoCal Museums Free-for-All day. Advance reservations are required.

BE ADVISED: Saturday, February 21, the museum's parking lot on Curson Ave will be closed except for visitors with pre-paid parking reservations. Alternative parking structures are located at LACMA, the SAG-AFTRA building, and the Petersen Automotive Museum. For questions or directions, please call 213.763.3466 or email info@nhm.org.

Educational Resources

From live student programs, to professional development opportunities, to learning resources, we're your second classroom!

Explore our wide range of educational resources available to teachers and families. Be sure to check out our Students & Teachers Playlist on YouTube for even more!  

Learning Resources

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Distance Learning

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Virtual School Programs
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Self-Guided Virtual Field Trip

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Educator Workshops

Our free educator workshops build connections between your classroom curriculum and our museums' collections and exhibitions.
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We love seeing real life science and want to show our students that it's accessible to them.

—Local Teacher

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