Science Sunday: LA Natural History Museum

Join us for an incredible, scientist-led private tour of the Los Angeles Natural History Museum!

This Science Sunday will include a 40-minute geology tour of the LA Natural History Museum led by geo-scientist Michelle Vanegas. 

Please arrive by 10:45 AM at the NORTH ENTRANCE to pick up your tickets. (Coordinates: 34.01731964693538, -118.28886467838306)

Look for Evan Clark, our Executive Director, outside the NORTH ENTRANCE with a clipboard. 

Inside, we'll meet Michelle at the Dueling Dinos on the first floor to start our tour just after 11:00 AM.  

Only 30 tickets are available (for adults). Tickets do not include parking. Discounts for the Atheists United members and friends. 

About the LA Natural History Museum 

We protect and share more than 35 million specimens and artifacts, the largest natural and cultural history collection in the western United States. But we also explore the nature and culture that surrounds us today, both in L.A. and the world. The Natural History Museum (NHM) occupies a special place in Los Angeles: It's one of L.A.’s oldest cultural institutions, and today, it's the anchor of an emerging cultural, educational, and entertainment hub in Exposition Park. We show off extraordinary specimens in exhibitions such as Age of Mammals, the Dinosaur Hall, the Gem and Mineral Hall, and our beloved dioramas. But in addition to sharing the history of the planet, we also explore the transformation around us right now: Becoming Los Angeles, the outdoor Nature Gardens, and the Nature Lab look at the relationship between environment and people, past and present, in L.A. In all of these experiences at the museum, whether they're inside or outside, we’re interested in the intersection of nature and culture—in L.A. and beyond.

About Michelle Vanegas:

Born and raised in Southern California, Michelle first discovered her love for science while attending Pasadena City College, where she decided to pursue a career in science education. In 2017, she graduated from California State University, Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Science with an emphasis in geology. She has 10 years of experience working as a science educator at free-choice learning institutions, and she is currently a faculty member at Cal State L.A. teaching earth & space science and physical science in the Natural Science Program. Michelle has a Master of Science in environmental science researching rockfish morphology and speciation.

What is Science Sundays?

Launched in 2021, Science Sundays are seasonal science trips designed to bring people together to explore and celebrate the impact of science on our world. We tour museums, labs, and natural wonders around LA with the best and brightest science communicators available.

Other Details:

$18-20 parking available nearby: https://nhm.org/parking-and-directions. We highly recommend public transportation or carpooling. 

At Atheists United, we are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and harassment-free environments at all of our events. By participating in this event you agree to follow behavior outlined in our Event Code of Conduct policy.

Please contact Evan Clark at evan@atheistsunited.org with any questions.