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The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) in Exposition Park is one of the preeminent natural history museums in the country with extensive research branches that continually expand the collection. Highlights include the Dinosaur Hall, the Gem and Mineral Hall, the Insect Zoo, animal habitats from Africa and North America, and the hands-on Nature Lab and Discovery Center.
Exposition Parkis a block of museums and sports facilities located south of the University of Southern California and just west of the 110 freeway, opposite Downtown Los Angeles. This 160-acre tract, created in 1872, was originally an agricultural park. In 1913, it became the home of theCalifornia Museum of Science and Industry, theLos Angeles County Museum of History, Science and Art, theNational Armory, and theSunken Garden, and was renamedExposition Park. Over the years, these institutions have transformed, with new ones emerging in the area. Moreover, despite Exposition Park housing some of the cities’ top cultural institutions and bordering a prestigious university, the surrounding University Park neighborhood is primarily low-income and has pockets of local gang activity. Consequently, while you should feel safe within Exposition Park, it is advisable to limit exploration beyond the park if unfamiliar with the area.