Support a wide variety of museum teams. Work directly with our natural and cultural collections; organize artifacts, care for live animal ambassadors, prepare specimens, and so much more. Opportunities are dependent on project needs and availability.
Weekly
Teens, 55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Formal
Weekdays, Weekends
Interpretive Volunteers
Engage with visitors in the museum’s galleries. Share museum research and stories using our award-winning exhibits and touchable objects. Opportunities to join regular shifts are available most days of the week.
Weekly
Teens, 55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor, Outdoor
Formal
Weekdays, Weekends
Events and Programs Volunteers
Connect with thousands of visitors of all ages through our frequent evening and weekend programs. Opportunities like Bug Fair, Haunted Museum, and First Fridays occur throughout the year.
Weekly
Teens, 55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor, Outdoor
Formal
Evenings, Weekends
How you help
Volunteers are an integral part of the Natural History Museum. Whether engaging with our guests in the exhibits or supporting museum research, our volunteer team inspires wonder and discovery for thousands of people every year!
About us
The Natural History Museum (NHM) occupies a special place in Los Angeles: It is L.A.’s oldest museum building, and the present-day anchor of an emerging cultural, educational, and entertainment hub in Exposition Park. NHM visitors are awed by extraordinary specimens and the stories behind them. But in addition to sharing the history of the planet, NHM also explores a more local transformation: Becoming Los Angeles, the outdoor Nature Gardens, and the Nature Lab look at how environment and people, past and present, interact in L.A. The unifying theme in these indoor and outdoor experiences is the interplay of nature and culture, in Los Angeles and the world.