Location: Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Date: Currently On View
African and North American Diorama Halls, Natural History Museum, Los Angeles, CA
Breathtakingly realistic scenes of wild animals in their habitats.
Our iconic dioramas, which span three vast galleries on two floors, offer dozens of glimpses into the hidden world of wildlife. Immerse yourself in the humid jungles of Tanzania or the frigid tundra of the Arctic, looking gorillas and grizzly bears in the eye. Even though our Diorama Halls are more over 90 years old, there’s always something new to discover. Every year, our experienced painters add new specimens, meticulously recreating natural ecosystems from the smallest blade of grass to the largest elephant.
Explore and study endangered environments and animals.
Determine which predator is sneaking up on the unsuspecting herd of bison.
Reflect peacefully on the beauty and splendor of our natural environment.
Check out the Art and Science of Dioramas from the Getty Museum’s Becoming Artsy series below.
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