Natural History Museum LA: Entry + Fierce! The Story of Cats

Includes museum General Admission and entry to the "Fierce! The Story of Cats" special exhibition

Fierce! The Story of Cats is on view from July 13, 2025 – February 18, 2026

Step into the captivating world of cats at the "Fierce! The Story of Cats" exhibition. This immersive experience spans continents and ages, showcasing the diversity of cats through incredible mounted specimens, interactive displays, and cultural objects. Discover the unique biology, behaviors, and complex relationship between cats and humans. The exhibition highlights the beauty, diversity, and predatory skills of these majestic creatures and emphasizes the importance of protecting wild cats and their habitats.

Begin your journey with interactive displays that delve into the biology and behaviors of various cat species. Marvel at the array of mounted specimens that provide an up-close look at the physical diversity of cats. Engage with cultural objects inspired by cats, offering insights into their significance across different cultures and eras. The exhibition also features informative sections on conservation efforts, encouraging visitors to understand the critical role of preserving wild cats and their environments.

Conclude your visit with a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of cats, leaving you inspired to support conservation efforts.

Discover the past as you explore the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County's world-class Dinosaur Hall with over 300 real fossils, 20 complete dinosaurs, and ancient sea creatures.

The Museum also features the world's only Tyrannosaurus rex growth series. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how scientists work on fossils in the Dino Lab and watch as dinosaurs come to life in the Dinosaur Encounters show. Learn how Los Angeles came to be in the Becoming Los Angeles exhibit.

Discover nature on a stroll through 3.5 acres of the Nature Gardens to find hidden secrets and the wildlife space attracts. Learn more about local plants and animals in the Nature Lab. Follow an epic evolutionary story that spans 65 million years. See 240 specimens in the Age of Mammals, including skeletons from mastodons to whales, and animal dioramas from North America and Africa and more. The Gem and Mineral Hall houses over 2,000 spectacular specimens, and in the vault, you can see diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and other exquisite gems.

General Admission: Access to all permanent exhibits, including the Dinosaur Hall, Nature Gardens, and Gem and Mineral Hall.