Natural History Museum of Los Angeles Tickets: Dinosaurs, Gems and a Self-Paced Visit
From €16 per personAdmission is valid for one day. You may enter at any time during opening hours and adjust the length of your visit to your interests.Final booking with external provider
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles Tickets: Dinosaurs, Gems and a Self-Paced Visit

★★★★★ 4.6/5 · 1 day Explore at your pace
From €16 per person Genuine fossils

With Natural History Museum of Los Angeles tickets, you can explore Dinosaur Hall at your own pace and discover complete skeletons, genuine fossils, gems, mammals, gardens and the city’s story without following a fixed itinerary.

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⚡ General admission or an option including a rotating special exhibition. · The final price may vary depending on the date, availability and selected ticket option.

Prices may vary, and a reserve-now, pay-later option is listed. Children aged 0–2 receive their ticket on arrival. The value of a ticket purchased through an online travel agency cannot later be applied toward museum membership.

✔ More than 300 genuine fossils and 20 complete dinosaurs.
✔ Access to Dinosaur Hall, Age of Mammals, Gem and Mineral Hall and other collections.
✔ A flexible one-day visit with no compulsory route.
✔ General admission or an option including a rotating special exhibition.

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • Families looking for an educational and flexible activity.
  • Visitors interested in dinosaurs, fossils and evolution.
  • Fans of gems, minerals and nature.
  • Travelers who prefer exploring a museum without a guided tour.

How long does it take?

Admission is valid for one day. You may enter at any time during opening hours and adjust the length of your visit to your interests.

What's included?

  • Access to the permanent exhibitions.
  • Admission to Dinosaur Hall and Dino Lab.
  • Access to Age of Mammals.
  • Admission to Gem and Mineral Hall.
  • Access to Nature Gardens and Becoming Los Angeles.

Is it worth it?

The combination of dinosaurs, fossils, mammals, gems, gardens and local history creates a varied visit that can fill much of the day. The 4.6 out of 5 rating and 4.5 out of 5 value-for-money score reflect a well-regarded experience.

💡 TourBookGo tip

Make sure the selected ticket includes the special exhibition if you want to visit it. To avoid the cost of parking, consider using the Metro, as the Expo Park stop is only a short walk away.

More than 300 genuine fossilsDinosaur Hall brings you face to face with authentic fossils, prehistoric marine creatures and 20 complete dinosaurs.
Explore at your own paceThere is no compulsory route, so you can choose the order of the galleries and spend longer with the collections that interest you most.
Much more than dinosaursBeyond its famous dinosaur displays, the museum covers mammals, minerals, precious stones, local nature and the development of Los Angeles.
Two admission optionsChoose general admission or an upgraded option that adds access to a rotating special exhibition.

📖 Dinosaur Hall, gems and nature in one flexible day

General admission opens the museum’s permanent exhibitions, including Dinosaur Hall, a highlight of this Los Angeles dinosaur museum. Inside, you can see genuine fossils, complete skeletons, prehistoric marine creatures and Tyrannosaurus rex specimens from different growth stages.

Continue through galleries dedicated to mammal evolution, minerals, precious stones, ecosystems and the history of Los Angeles. You decide which areas to visit first and how long to spend in each one.

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Dinosaur Hall and Dino Lab, featuring fossils and scientific work.

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Gem and Mineral Hall, with more than 2,000 specimens.

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Age of Mammals, Nature Gardens and Becoming Los Angeles.

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More than 300 genuine fossils, 20 complete dinosaurs and a Tyrannosaurus rex growth series described as the only one of its kind in the world.

Explore the museum in the order you prefer, with no compulsory itinerary. Self-paced visit

What Natural History Museum of Los Angeles tickets include

General admission includes the permanent exhibitions, Dinosaur Hall, Nature Gardens, Gem and Mineral Hall, Becoming Los Angeles, Age of Mammals and other areas of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

The upgraded option adds a rotating special exhibition. A guide, audio guide, transport, food and parking are not listed as included.

Dinosaur Hall Gems and minerals Age of Mammals Nature Gardens

TourBookGo’s practical view

More than 300 genuine fossils, 20 complete dinosaurs and a Tyrannosaurus rex growth series described as the only one of its kind in the world.

This is a strong choice for families looking for an engaging museum in Los Angeles, as well as dinosaur fans and visitors interested in science, gems or local history. The self-paced format makes the day easy to adapt, although parking costs extra.

4.6/5Visitor rating
500Reviews
1 dayExplore at your pace
300+Genuine fossils

🗣️ TourBookGo’s practical view

Dinosaurs

Visitors particularly praise the dinosaur skeletons and the quality of the fossil exhibitions.

Variety and freedom

The range of collections and the freedom to explore without following a fixed route are among the most appreciated features.

Worth noting

The cost of parking is the drawback most frequently mentioned by visitors.

How to book your tickets and enter the museum

Select your date and ticket type, confirm the final price and check whether the selected option includes the special exhibition. Admission is valid only on the chosen date, although you may enter at any time during opening hours.

You can use either museum entrance, approach the staff on the bridge or use the eTicket entrance at the top of the stairs. Electronic admission can make entry easier but does not guarantee that there will be no wait.

Check the selected ticket option if you want access to the rotating special exhibition. Ticket options

Information before booking

Natural History Museum tickets from €16 per person

From €16 per person

The price depends on the date, availability and ticket type. Confirm the final amount and whether the special exhibition is included before booking your Natural History Museum Los Angeles admission.

PriceFrom €16 per person
Duration1 day, at your own pace
Listed hours9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., subject to change
CancellationFree up to 24 hours in advance
Ticket optionsGeneral or with special exhibition
ValidityOnly on the selected date
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The final price may vary depending on the date, availability and selected ticket option.

Gem and Mineral Hall houses more than 2,000 specimens, including diamonds, rubies, sapphires and other precious stones. Gems and minerals

How to book this experience

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Choose a date

Open availability and check updated times, language and conditions.

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Compare options

Check final price, duration, meeting point and what's included.

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Book securely

The booking is completed with the external provider before payment.

Who are these Los Angeles museum tickets best for?

The museum is an especially good choice for families with children, dinosaur fans, gem enthusiasts and visitors looking for a flexible cultural activity in Los Angeles.

It may be less suitable for travelers who need a guided visit in a particular language, want guaranteed access to a temporary exhibition without checking their ticket or require detailed accessibility information.

Families with children Dinosaur enthusiasts Gem and mineral enthusiasts Visitors interested in science and local history
The Nature Gardens cover 3.5 acres and add an outdoor space dedicated to local wildlife and plants. Nature at Expo Park

❓ Frequently asked questions

What do Natural History Museum of Los Angeles tickets include?
General admission includes the permanent exhibitions, Dinosaur Hall, Nature Gardens, Gem and Mineral Hall, Becoming Los Angeles, Age of Mammals and other museum collections.
Is the special exhibition included with every ticket?
No. The rotating special exhibition is only included with the relevant admission option. Check the ticket type before booking.
How long does the visit take?
Admission is valid for one day, and you explore at your own pace. You can choose the order of the galleries and decide how much time to spend with each collection.
Is parking included?
No. Parking costs extra. The Expo Park Metro stop is only a short walk away and may be a practical alternative.
Can the booking be cancelled?
The activity lists free cancellation up to 24 hours before the visit for a full refund.

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Choose your date and admission option to see genuine fossils, complete dinosaurs, gems, mammals, gardens and exhibitions exploring local history.

Check the final price, current opening hours and whether the special exhibition is included before completing your booking.

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