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“Natural plastics,” molded from materials such as amber, horn, shellac, rubber, or tortoiseshell, have existed in material culture for centuries. Recorded history of plastics craftsmen like The Horners Company dates back to 1284.
15 wrz 2024 · Reframing Dioramas: The Art of Preserving Wilderness explores the history of dioramas and deconstructs the art and science that makes them so compelling. Set in a newly refurbished diorama hall that has been closed for decades, the exhibition features three habitat installations made by contemporary artists.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is the largest natural and historical museum in the western United States. [3] The museum is located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, next to the California Science Center. Its collections include nearly 35 million specimens and artifacts and cover 4.5 billion years of history. This large ...
Museum Archives collects, preserves and provides access to records of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County and the papers of associated individuals and organizations that are pertinent to its history. The Research Library collection includes monographs, serials, maps and charts, iconographic materials, microforms, reprints, and ...
The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) protect and share more than 35 million specimens and artifacts, the largest natural and cultural history collection in the western United States. Institutions include the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum in Hancock Park/Mid-Wilshire, and the William S.
Visitors can get up close to these fascinating objects and specimens, which are sometimes displayed in our exhibitions and during museum events. At the end of the day, whether out-front or behind the scenes, our research and vast collections represent an ever-growing record of nature and culture.
27 wrz 2024 · Make sure to stop at these best museums (including the Getty Center, LACMA and the Broad) whether you're visiting Los Angeles or a lifelong resident.
