The Natural History Museum in Exposition Park is one of the largest natural and cultural history museums in the western United States, with collections spanning dinosaurs, gems, and California history.
Accessible parking is available, and accessible routes lead throughout the museum. Accessible restrooms are on site, and loaner mobility aids can be requested.
Captioning and sign language interpreters are available for programs and events.
A sensory guide and map, sensory bags, and a social narrative are available to help visitors prepare for and navigate their visit. Admission is free for LA County residents on select days — check the museum’s accessibility page for details. Service animals are welcome.
Visitors reported that while the museum is genuinely accessible throughout, the accessible parking area is a noticeable distance to the entrance — plan extra time if mobility is limited. Other visitors noted that only manual wheelchairs are available for loan (no electric scooters), which can make the outdoor areas and garden more tiring to navigate independently — an electric scooter from outside the museum would be worth considering.
Accessible Routes to Areas of Interest
Paved & Level Pathways
Loaner Mobility Aids
Sensory Bags
Sign Language Interpreters
Service Animals Allowed