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Individual $45
- Unlimited FREE admission for one to the Page Museum, Natural History Museum, and William S. Hart Museum
- FREE admission to First Fridays, Butterfly Pavilion, Spider Pavilion, and Bug Fair at NHM.
- Invitations to Member-only events.
- Subscription to the membership magazine the Naturalist with articles on the Museum's lates research.
- Member preview days for exhibit openings.
- 10% discount in the Museum Store and online, plus member-only special deals.
- Discounts on education programs including, overnight adventures, lectures, field trips and more!
- FREE members tote bag. Join Today!
Dual $65
- All of the above benefits for two adults.
Family $80
- All of the above benefits for two adults and up to four children (ages 17 and under).
- Sign up for two years of Family level membership at once and get the same benefits for only $145!
Patron Family $210 - Best Value!
- All Family level benefits Plus
- Reciprocal Membership at over 300 natural history museums and science centers worldwide with the ASTC Travel Passport Program!
- FREE Scavenger’s Safari tours a series of 10 behind-the-scenes adventures.
- FREE Guest Passes for anyone you choose (4 per year, a $48 value).\
- A total of 12 VIP events annually.
Naturalist $425
- All Patron Family level benefits Plus
- Invitations to two exclusive yearly events including our annual Haunted Museum Halloween Party.
- A FREE All-Stars of Science behind-the-scenes tour for up to 10 guests.
- A total of 13 VIP events annually.
Explorer $800
- All Naturalist level benefits including Plus
- Opportunity to host a private Scavenger's Safari for up to 12 guests.
- An Exclusive family field trip.
- A total of 14 VIP events.
Adventurer $1,000
- All Explorer level benefits Plus
- An exclusive VIP event for familes and adults.
The Fellows $2,000
Fellows members are a visionary group of donors who support the Natural History Family of Museum's mission and in return for their generosity receive exclusive benefits and access. Click here to learn about The Fellows and the benefits they enjoy. For more information please contact The Fellows office at (213) 763-3253.
Gem & Mineral Council
The Gem & Mineral Council is a specail group of members made up of lovers of gems, minerals, and the science surrounding each. The Council provides a varied schedule of activities including exciting field trips, educational lectures, and exclusive social events. A museum membership is required to join The Council. Learn more.
All membership dues are good for 12 months of membership. Adults must be named for each membership. Benefits are non-transferable. For more information please contact the Membership Office at (213) 763-3426.
Daily Activities
Pit 91 Viewing Station (outside)
Open 10 am - 4 pm
An excavation site with undisturbed fossils still in the ground.
Guided Tours
Weekdays: 1 pm and 3 pm
Weekends: 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm
Start inside, then explore Museum or Hancock Park.
Fishbowl Lab (inside)
Open 9:30 am - 5 pm
Watch our paleontologists work!
Project 23 (outside)
Always open
Live excavation seven days a week!
Pleistocene Garden (outside)
Always open
See what L.A. looked like in the Ice Age! This was planted according to fossil seeds excavated from Pit 91.
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunts
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